Charlottesville FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Charlottesville.

When is the best time to visit Charlottesville?

Like much of the state of Virginia, Charlottesville has a mild four-season climate with hot summers, cool winters and pleasant spring and autumn months. The best time to visit Charlottesville is generally between end March to May and September to early November when the weather will be ideal for sightseeing and the local nature will be at its peak. Expect sun and daytime highs between 15°C to 26°C.

Summers are beautiful but tend to be hot and humid so be prepared for temperatures to reach 30°C if you visit between the months of June and August. Winter is the low season thanks to the cooler weather with daytime averages between December and February staying in the single digits.

What is the time difference between the UK and Charlottesville?

GMT – 5 hours

What places combine well with Charlottesville?

As Charlottesville is centrally located within the state of Virginia, it can be passed through before or after a visit to Loudoun County, Alexandria or Williamsburg. It’s also considered one of the gateway towns into the Shenandoah Valley.

What are the main cultural events in Charlottesville?

March – Viriginia Festival of the Book (annual literary festival)
April/October – Foxfield Races (biannual horse racing)
May/October – Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival (biannual juried arts & crafts festival)
July – Virginia Theatre Festival (hosted by the University of Virginia)
September – Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival
September – Virigina Festival of the Wheel (classic and collector car festival)
October – Virginia Film Festival (hosted by the University of Virginia)