Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley Weather in May

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

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Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton Lexington

Planning a journey to the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Shenandoah Valley in May

The Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America 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.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Harrisonburg.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Luray with 119 mm (4.7 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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Shenandoah Valley (May)

Precipitation variation in the Shenandoah Valley (May)

Harrisonburg

In May Harrisonburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
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Winchester

In May Winchester generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Staunton

In May Staunton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Staunton →

Lexington

In May Lexington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Martinsburg

In May Martinsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
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 May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Harrisonburg 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Winchester 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Staunton 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Lexington 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Martinsburg 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Front Royal 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

The Shenandoah Valley weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Harrisonburg sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

In Harrisonburg, the average daytime high in May is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America during May, with Harrisonburg averaging close to 92 mm (3.6 in).

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America. 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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