Best time to visit Lexington, VA

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

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

January Cool
High
45.2°F
Low
23.3°F
Precip
3.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

February Cool
High
49.3°F
Low
24.8°F
Precip
2.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 36m

March Cool
High
57.4°F
Low
31.2°F
Precip
3.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
68.4°F
Low
40.4°F
Precip
3.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 59m

May Good
High
75.7°F
Low
50.5°F
Precip
4.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 2m

June Good
High
83.1°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
4.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 34m

July Good
High
86.6°F
Low
64.0°F
Precip
4.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

August Good
High
85.4°F
Low
62.6°F
Precip
3.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 28m

September Excellent
High
79.1°F
Low
55.5°F
Precip
3.67 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
69.1°F
Low
42.9°F
Precip
3.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 60m

November Cool
High
57.8°F
Low
31.9°F
Precip
3.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

December Cool
High
48.3°F
Low
26.4°F
Precip
3.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 24m

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