Updated October 2026
Shenandoah National Park Weather by Month
Shenandoah National Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 75°F and a low of 59°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 36°F and an average low of 19°F.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 2.7 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Shenandoah National Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
75°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
19°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
14.7 h of daylight
Average weather at Shenandoah by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F | 19°F | 9.6 h |
| February | 38°F | 22°F | 10.6 h |
| March | 44°F | 27°F | 11.7 h |
| April | 57°F | 37°F | 13.0 h |
| May | 64°F | 46°F | 14.1 h |
| June | 70°F | 54°F | 14.7 h |
| July | 75°F | 59°F | 14.4 h |
| August | 73°F | 58°F | 13.5 h |
| September | 69°F | 52°F | 12.2 h |
| October | 58°F | 42°F | 11.0 h |
| November | 48°F | 32°F | 9.9 h |
| December | 40°F | 24°F | 9.3 h |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00440720, 2.7 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Shenandoah is at that time of year.
Shenandoah weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 36°F in January, between 40°F in December and 38°F in February, with average lows between 19°F and 24°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.3 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 44°F in March to 64°F in May, with average lows between 27°F and 46°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.1 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 75°F in July, between 70°F in June and 73°F in August, with average lows between 54°F and 59°F. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.7 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 69°F in September to 48°F in November, with average lows between 32°F and 52°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Shenandoah National Park has four very distinct seasons. Spring typically brings mild temperatures, rain, and wildflowers. Summer brings lush green forests, but can be hot and very humid. Fall follows with cooler temperatures and spectacular fall foliage. Winter can bring snow and ice. The park spans roughly 100 miles, which means that weather can vary greatly depending on your location. The mountain is usually 10°F cooler than the valley below. Always check the forecast, dress in layers, and be prepared.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Shenandoah
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 38.49°N, 78.47°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Shenandoah National Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.5× the visitors of the park's average month. October is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Shenandoah National Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Shenandoah.
Where to stay near Shenandoah
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Shenandoah National Park, with an average high of 75°F and an average low of 59°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.7 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Shenandoah National Park, with an average low of 19°F and an average high of 36°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Daylight at Shenandoah National Park runs from about 9.3 hours a day in December to about 14.7 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00440720), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.