Late summer · Weather & things to do
Shenandoah in August
Little changes in Shenandoah from July: highs stay near 81°F (27°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), and about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain falls.
At 85/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What August feels like
Highs settle around 81°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 59°F (15°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 3.7 in (94 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is one of Shenandoah's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in July to 85/100.
- August sits inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes81°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 59°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Shenandoah in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Stony Man Trail
Easy 1.6-mile loop to cliffs with wide views over the Shenandoah Valley.
Why now August scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Luray Caverns
Large show cave with stalactites and the Great Stalacpipe Organ.
Why now Highs near 81°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Old Rag Mountain
Rock-scramble summit hike, the park's most famous and toughest day hike.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Crozet Pizza
Wood-fired pizza in a small-town spot running since 1977.
Humpback Rocks
Steep 1-mile climb to rocky outcrops near the Parkway's northern start, plus a restored farm.
Nearby in August
- Richmond in August~85 mi · highs 89°F, 4.9 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Washington, DC in August~98 mi · highs 87°F, 4.3 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Williamsburg in August~129 mi · highs 88°F, 5.4 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Baltimore in August~131 mi · highs 87°F, 4.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~485 m to Shenandoah's ~787 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Shenandoah in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Shenandoah?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
How hot is Shenandoah in August?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Shenandoah in August?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.4 in (1051 mm).
What should I pack for Shenandoah in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (81°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 59°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Shenandoah
Routes in season in August
- Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive May – Oct
Planning Shenandoah in August?
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