Best time to visit Franklin, WV

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Franklin runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
43.3°F
Low
21.8°F
Precip
2.47 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 35m

February Cool
High
46.6°F
Low
22.7°F
Precip
2.06 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 33m

March Cool
High
55.3°F
Low
29.9°F
Precip
3.22 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
66.8°F
Low
38.0°F
Precip
3.36 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 1m

May Good
High
74.1°F
Low
47.7°F
Precip
4.22 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 6m

June Good
High
81.1°F
Low
55.2°F
Precip
3.44 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 39m

July Good
High
84.3°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
4.84 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 27m

August Good
High
82.7°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
3.54 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 30m

September Excellent
High
76.8°F
Low
51.4°F
Precip
3.84 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
67.7°F
Low
40.7°F
Precip
2.55 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 58m

November Cool
High
55.7°F
Low
31.6°F
Precip
2.36 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 51m

December Cool
High
46.4°F
Low
25.1°F
Precip
2.56 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 19m

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