WEATHER MID-SEPTEMBER IN VIRGINIA???
 

Husband and I are going to Williamsburg mid-September; what kind of weather can we expect?

Usually just beautiful in mid-Sept, although there can still be days that are quite hot. Not a real rainy month, though.

You should anticipate day temps in the 80s and evening temps in the 60s. The really brutal humidity starts to diminish mid-Sept so you can expect cooler feeling mornings and evenings.

Thanks for the weather outlook...I didn't think it would still be in the 80's...thought maybe mid-70's. We don't mind though as we like it hot.

Another question...what's the "dress code" around Williamsburg. I get a laugh reading all those who post on the Europe board asking, "What to pack for Paris"..."Don't want to look too American", etc. I could make this funny and say, "Help, don't want to look too Canadian; what should I wear?"

We're used to dressing well when we travel, especially when going out to dinner but what I read about Williamsburg seems to indicate it's more casual. We're staying at the Williamsburg Inn and they don't allow denim in their restaurants.

It could be in the mid-70s and it could be in the 90s too. As I mentioned above, mid Sept is about the time the heat starts to transition out. I'd plan for temps in the 80s on the humid side. Bring a sweater in case there's a cool morning or evening.

Wmbg is definitely casual and you'll see all versions of that from shorts/t-shirts to dress slacks and shirts. The Wmbg Inn's Regency Room may be the only place in town with a "dress code." I don't know your age range or style but for me a nice skirt & top with sandals would be dressy enough for most of Wmbg's restaurants. And again that sweater in case the A/C is cranked up too high.

I noticed on one of your other posts that you're booked for 3 nights at CW's colonial taverns. I might suggest that is two nights too many. While the food is good enough, it's not world class cuisine and it's fairly pricey. The real value in dining at one of the taverns is the colonial ambiance and that's lovely and unique. If it were me, I'd eat once at either Kings Arms or Christiana Campbell's and drop by Chownings after dinner for a drink and entertainment.

The Fat Canary, Blue Talon and Berret's Seafood are excellent restaurants all located in Merchant Square adjacent to the restored area.

Of course there's always the Williamsburg Inn which is very formal. A bit stuffy for me but the food is first rate.

I agree with OBX girl--one dinner at a tavern is enough, and my favorite is Christiana Campbell's, primarily for seafood. The others are fun for drinks . . .

We have work retreats in Williamsburg several times a year and the fall is my favorite. September may be hot. The leaves may turn in the second half of September--check the Farmers' Almanac.

An icon though somewhat overrun with tourists is The Trellis. Executive Chef Maurice Desalniers (sp?) allegedly created "Death by Chocolate." Food is good, particularly the specials. I like to sit outside, especially in September-October to watch the parade of people.

As to dress . . . I prefer to dress a little more than casual but still comfortable. Does it seem to any of you that service in stores and restaurants is a bit "elevated" when you're more dressed up? I miss the days of dressing up for travel by air . . .

Valerie in Va. Beach

Thanks for your help regarding weather and dress code. I, too, like to "dress" when I go away or out for dinner...smart pair of black pants and crisp white shirt will take me most anywhere. i was going to pack one lightweight suit but maybe I won't bother. And i agree that I think you get better service when you are a bit more dressed up.

Interesting (I think) sidenote; we live mid-way between Toronto and Niagara Falls. If we go to TO to shop, theatre, dine we find people more dressed up..smart suits, summer slacks and tops. If we go to Buffalo to a mall as large as the Eaton Centre we find the dress to be much more casual, more track pants, t-shirts.