Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley Weather in September

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

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Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton Lexington

Planning a journey to the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America this September 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 September

The Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. September 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 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Harrisonburg.

For a closer look at conditions across the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Waynesboro with 114 mm (4.5 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 September

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

Temperature range in the Shenandoah Valley (September)

Precipitation variation in the Shenandoah Valley (September)

Harrisonburg

In September Harrisonburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
77 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Winchester

In September Winchester generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Winchester →

Staunton

In September Staunton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Staunton →

Lexington

In September Lexington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Lexington →

Martinsburg

In September Martinsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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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 September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Harrisonburg 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Winchester 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Staunton 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Lexington 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Martinsburg 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Front Royal 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

The Shenandoah Valley weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

September in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America brings excellent weather. In Harrisonburg, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America during September range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Harrisonburg.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America during September, with Harrisonburg averaging close to 77 mm (3 in).

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

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Harrisonburg is excellent. 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 excellent weather in Harrisonburg. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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