Virginia, USA
Norfolk cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Norfolk in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 87°Fwarmest average high (July)
- 50°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 19%fewest rain days (December)
- 45%most rain days (July)
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Weather in Norfolk by month
Average highs run from 50°F (10°C) in January to 87°F (31°C) in July. Rain falls on the fewest days in December and the most in July. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50 / 36°F10 / 2°C | 32% | 14 mph23 km/h | 45°F7°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| February | 55 / 39°F13 / 4°C | 35% | 15 mph24 km/h | 45°F7°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| March | 62 / 44°F16 / 7°C | 31% | 15 mph25 km/h | 49°F10°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 71 / 53°F22 / 12°C | 27% | 15 mph24 km/h | 57°F14°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 74 / 61°F23 / 16°C | 43% | 16 mph25 km/h | 65°F18°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 83 / 69°F28 / 20°C | 35% | 14 mph22 km/h | 72°F22°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| July | 87 / 75°F31 / 24°C | 45% | 13 mph21 km/h | 80°F27°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 84 / 72°F29 / 22°C | 32% | 12 mph20 km/h | 79°F26°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| September | 78 / 68°F26 / 20°C | 32% | 14 mph23 km/h | 75°F24°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 70 / 55°F21 / 13°C | 20% | 12 mph20 km/h | 69°F20°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| November | 62 / 48°F17 / 9°C | 21% | 13 mph22 km/h | 60°F16°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| December | 53 / 39°F12 / 4°C | 19% | 13 mph21 km/h | 51°F10°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Norfolk
5 ships from 5 cruise lines are scheduled here, 30 visits in total. The next 15:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 112026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 8 nights from Norfolk |
| Sun, Oct 112026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 6 nights from Norfolk |
| Tue, Oct 132026 | Mein Schiff 1TUI Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from New York City |
| Thu, Oct 152026 | AIDAdivaAIDA Cruises | Calls | 12 nights from New York City |
| Sat, Oct 172026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 6 nights from Norfolk |
| Sat, Oct 172026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 8 nights from Norfolk |
| Sun, Oct 252026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 8 nights from Norfolk |
| Sun, Oct 252026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 6 nights from Norfolk |
| Tue, Oct 272026 | AIDAdivaAIDA Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from New York City |
| Wed, Oct 282026 | ZuiderdamHolland America Line | Calls | 14 nights from Québec City |
| Sat, Oct 312026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 6 nights from Norfolk |
| Sat, Oct 312026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 8 nights from Norfolk |
| Sun, Nov 82026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Ends here | 8 nights from Norfolk |
| Sun, Nov 82026 | Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line | Departs | 6 nights from Norfolk |
| Mon, Nov 92026 | Seabourn OvationSeabourn | Calls | 13 nights from Montréal |
Ships that visit Norfolk
- Carnival SunshineCarnival Cruise Line
- AIDAdivaAIDA Cruises
- ZuiderdamHolland America Line
- Seabourn OvationSeabourn
- Mein Schiff 1TUI Cruises
Nearby cruise ports
- BaltimoreMaryland, USA
- PhiladelphiaPennsylvania, USA
- New York CityNew York, USA
- NewportRhode Island, USA
- Cape Cod CanalMassachusetts, USA
- BostonMassachusetts, USA
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.