Best time to visit Herndon, VA

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

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

January Cold
High
42.6°F
Low
25.2°F
Precip
2.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 33m

February Cool
High
46.1°F
Low
26.7°F
Precip
2.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 32m

March Cool
High
54.8°F
Low
33.6°F
Precip
3.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Good
High
66.8°F
Low
43.2°F
Precip
3.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 2m

May Good
High
75.0°F
Low
53.0°F
Precip
4.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 8m

June Good
High
83.1°F
Low
61.9°F
Precip
4.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 41m

July Good
High
87.6°F
Low
66.8°F
Precip
4.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 29m

August Good
High
86.3°F
Low
65.2°F
Precip
3.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 32m

September Excellent
High
79.3°F
Low
57.9°F
Precip
3.94 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
67.8°F
Low
45.3°F
Precip
3.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 57m

November Cool
High
56.5°F
Low
35.6°F
Precip
3.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 50m

December Cool
High
46.5°F
Low
29.0°F
Precip
3.30 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 17m

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