Portsmouth weather
At 8:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 13°C (55°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Portsmouth weather
Is it raining in Portsmouth right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Portsmouth this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–27° and lows of 9–19°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Portsmouth lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Portsmouth?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Portsmouth weather by month
When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Portsmouth is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 8°C (46°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Portsmouth?
August is the wettest month, with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 72 mm (2.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Portsmouth?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of 1°C (34°F).
Does Portsmouth have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 138 mm (5.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months