Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in August.

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Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton Lexington

Planning a trip to the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Shenandoah Valley in August

The Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in the Shenandoah Valley generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Harrisonburg.

For specific regional insights in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Winchester with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Waynesboro with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Explore the Shenandoah Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Shenandoah Valley — and find the best time to visit. (based on Harrisonburg)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Shenandoah Valley in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Shenandoah Valley.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Shenandoah Valley

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Shenandoah Valley (August)

Precipitation variation in the Shenandoah Valley (August)

Harrisonburg

In August Harrisonburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Winchester

In August Winchester generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Staunton

In August Staunton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Staunton →

Lexington

In August Lexington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lexington →

Martinsburg

In August Martinsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Shenandoah Valley in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Harrisonburg 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Winchester 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Staunton 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Lexington 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Martinsburg 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Front Royal 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

The Shenandoah Valley weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in August?

Expect perfect weather across the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in August. The popular destination of Harrisonburg averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in August?

Daytime temperatures in Harrisonburg peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in August, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Harrisonburg averages just 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Harrisonburg. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America is in May, August and September with generally perfect weather in Harrisonburg. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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