Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
77°Ftypical Aug high
Shenandoah National Park
United States · North America
Shenandoah National Park is most comfortable in spring, summer, and autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cold. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
20°F to 79°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
9.1 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Recurring showers across the month.
39%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Brief hot afternoons are possible, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 61°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
45%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain13%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday75°F
Rain21%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain22%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
evening71°F
Rain17%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Shenandoah National Park with Jackson Hole.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology