When is the best time to go to Harrisonburg
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.
Average temperatures in Harrisonburg
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 50mm | 4.8hrs | 10.8hrs |
Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Harrisonburg during the month of January
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 freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 54mm | 5.4hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Harrisonburg is generally reasonably dry 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 relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Harrisonburg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 69mm | 6.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Harrisonburg is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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.
March is in the spring in Harrisonburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 67mm | 7.6hrs | 14.1hrs |
Harrisonburg's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
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.
April is in the spring in Harrisonburg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 89mm | 8.4hrs | 15.2hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Harrisonburg and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harrisonburg, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Harrisonburg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest 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 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 78mm | 9.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
Warm, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Harrisonburg during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrisonburg, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Harrisonburg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 94mm | 8.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Harrisonburg is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrisonburg, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Harrisonburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th 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 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 92mm | 8.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Harrisonburg is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrisonburg, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Harrisonburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 84mm | 7.3hrs | 14.1hrs |
Harrisonburg's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrisonburg, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Harrisonburg and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 84mm 3.3 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 76mm | 6.6hrs | 15.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Harrisonburg and the temperature is generally mild.
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.
October is in the fall / autumn in Harrisonburg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 69mm | 5hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Harrisonburg during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Harrisonburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisonburg weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 59mm | 4.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Harrisonburg is generally reasonably dry 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 relatively 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 cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harrisonburg with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Harrisonburg weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 50mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 94mm 3.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24.7°C 76.5°F |
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