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Shenandoah in June
Shenandoah warms up: highs climb to 77°F (25°C), from 68°F in May, with lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain.
At 79/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (110 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 77°F (25°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 56°F (13°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.3 in (110 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around June
June is one of Shenandoah's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 77°F, up from 68°F in May.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 39 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from May (80 → 79/100).
- June sits inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes77°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.3 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Shenandoah in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Hawksbill Summit
Highest point in the park, with a stone observation platform.
Why now June scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Stony Man Trail
Easy 1.6-mile loop to cliffs with wide views over the Shenandoah Valley.
Why now Highs near 77°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Luray Caverns
Large show cave with stalactites and the Great Stalacpipe Organ.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Pollock Dining Room at Skyland
Park lodge dining room with valley views and blackberry ice cream pie.
Crozet Pizza
Wood-fired pizza in a small-town spot running since 1977.
Nearby in June
- Richmond in June~85 mi · highs 87°F, 4.4 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Washington, DC in June~98 mi · highs 83°F, 4.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Williamsburg in June~129 mi · highs 86°F, 4.6 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Baltimore in June~131 mi · highs 82°F, 4.6 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Shenandoah?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 79/100. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
How hot is Shenandoah in June?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Shenandoah in June?
Some: about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.4 in (1051 mm).
What should I pack for Shenandoah in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (77°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.3 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 June
- Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive May – Oct
Planning Shenandoah in June?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.