Weather in October in The Shenandoah Valley
Are you planning a trip a to the Shenandoah Valley in October 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 October?
The Shenandoah Valley is a region in the United States of America. October in the Shenandoah Valley generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Harrisonburg.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Front Royal with 109 mm.For a closer look at October'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.
Where to go in the Shenandoah Valley in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley?
Harrisonburg
In October Harrisonburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Winchester
In October Winchester generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Staunton
In October Staunton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Lexington
In October Lexington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Martinsburg
In October Martinsburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit the Shenandoah Valley?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Harrisonburg, October might be a good time to visit the Shenandoah Valley. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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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