The Shenandoah Valley weather in May
Are you planning a trip to the Shenandoah Valley in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Shenandoah Valley in May?
The Shenandoah Valley is a region in the United States of America. May in the Shenandoah Valley generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Harrisonburg.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 92 mm to high rainfall in Luray with 119 mm.
For a closer look at May's conditions in the Shenandoah Valley, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Shenandoah Valley's yearly weather, check out our the Shenandoah Valley climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley?
Harrisonburg
In May Harrisonburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Winchester
In May Winchester generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Staunton
In May Staunton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lexington
In May Lexington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Martinsburg
In May Martinsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit the Shenandoah Valley?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Shenandoah Valley. Typically, the climate in Harrisonburg is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Harrisonburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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