When is the best time to go to Harrisonburg

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Harrisonburg, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Harrisonburg weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Harrisonburg are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Harrisonburg January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 138mm 5.4hrs 11.2hrs

January is a wet month in Harrisonburg and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harrisonburg for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Harrisonburg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Harrisonburg February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 124mm 6.5hrs 11.9hrs

February in Harrisonburg is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harrisonburg.

February is in the winter in Harrisonburg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Harrisonburg March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 150mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Harrisonburg is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harrisonburg.

March is in the spring in Harrisonburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Harrisonburg April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 131mm 8.6hrs 13.8hrs

Harrisonburg's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harrisonburg.

April is in the spring in Harrisonburg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Harrisonburg May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 140mm 9.5hrs 14.6hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Harrisonburg and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harrisonburg.

May is in the spring in Harrisonburg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Harrisonburg June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 99mm 10.6hrs 11.2hrs

The weather in June in Harrisonburg is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harrisonburg.

June is in the summer in Harrisonburg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrisonburg weather in June »

July

Harrisonburg July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 105mm 10.1hrs 11.9hrs

July in Harrisonburg is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harrisonburg for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Harrisonburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrisonburg weather in July »

August

Harrisonburg August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 94mm 9.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Harrisonburg is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harrisonburg.

August is in the summer in Harrisonburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrisonburg weather in August »

September

Harrisonburg September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 85mm 8.6hrs 13.8hrs

Harrisonburg's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harrisonburg.

September is in the fall / autumn in Harrisonburg and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Harrisonburg October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 89mm 8.4hrs 14.6hrs

October is a a little damp month in Harrisonburg and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrisonburg, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Harrisonburg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Harrisonburg November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 121mm 6.4hrs 11.2hrs

Mild and wet weather often prevails in Harrisonburg during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harrisonburg.

November is in the fall / autumn in Harrisonburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 121mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Harrisonburg December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 157mm 5.5hrs 11.9hrs

December in Harrisonburg is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harrisonburg for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Harrisonburg and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Harrisonburg weather stats

Harrisonburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33.2°C 91.8°F
Driest month: September 85mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: June 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January 13.3°C 55.9°F
Wettest month: December 157mm 6.2ins
Warmest sea: August 28.5°C 83.3°F
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