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Weather in August in Virginia

Considering a trip to Virginia 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 Virginia in August?

Virginia is a region in South Africa. August in Virginia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Norton at 27°C to very warm in Hopewell at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Hopewell and 16°C in Norton. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ashburn with an average of 68 mm to high rainfall in Suffolk with 132 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Fredericksburg enjoys approximately 262 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

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

Where to go in Virginia in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Virginia 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 Virginia?

Fredericksburg

In August Fredericksburg generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Fredericksburg
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<<   July July
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32°C 
20°C 
279 hours 
79 mm 
11 days 
31°C 
19°C 
262 hours 
101 mm 
10 days 
27°C 
15°C 
225 hours 
111 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Fredericksburg

Herndon

In August Herndon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Herndon
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<<   July July
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31°C 
20°C 
279 hours 
89 mm 
12 days 
30°C 
19°C 
262 hours 
73 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
15°C 
225 hours 
102 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Herndon

Sterling

In August Sterling generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sterling
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<<   July July
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31°C 
20°C 
279 hours 
80 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
19°C 
262 hours 
70 mm 
11 days 
27°C 
15°C 
225 hours 
97 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Sterling

Manassas

In August Manassas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Manassas
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<<   July July
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31°C 
20°C 
279 hours 
101 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
19°C 
262 hours 
81 mm 
11 days 
27°C 
15°C 
225 hours 
116 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Manassas

Sandston

In August Sandston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Sandston
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<<   July July
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32°C 
21°C 
302 hours 
107 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
20°C 
279 hours 
122 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
17°C 
238 hours 
126 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Sandston

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Virginia, in South Africa.

Is August the best time to visit Virginia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Fredericksburg, August might be a good time to visit Virginia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April offering mostly perfect weather in Fredericksburg. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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