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Weather in August in The Shenandoah Valley

Considering a trip to the Shenandoah Valley this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in the Shenandoah Valley in August?

The Shenandoah Valley 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 and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in Harrisonburg.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

For specific regional insights in the Shenandoah Valley for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Shenandoah Valley climate page.

Where to go in the Shenandoah Valley in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Shenandoah Valley on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley?

Harrisonburg

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

Harrisonburg
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<<   July July
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30°C 
17°C 
109 mm 
13 days 
29°C 
16°C 
89 mm 
13 days 
25°C 
13°C 
77 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Harrisonburg

Winchester

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

Winchester
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<<   July July
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30°C 
18°C 
93 mm 
12 days 
29°C 
17°C 
64 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
13°C 
93 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Winchester

Staunton

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

Staunton
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<<   July July
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29°C 
17°C 
93 mm 
13 days 
29°C 
17°C 
97 mm 
13 days 
25°C 
13°C 
88 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Staunton

Lexington

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

Lexington
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<<   July July
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30°C 
17°C 
94 mm 
14 days 
30°C 
17°C 
88 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
13°C 
84 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Lexington

Martinsburg

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

Martinsburg
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<<   July July
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31°C 
18°C 
81 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
17°C 
84 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
13°C 
107 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Martinsburg

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Is August the best time to visit the Shenandoah Valley?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Shenandoah Valley 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 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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