Best time to visit Lynchburg, VA

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

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

January Cool
High
46.4°F
Low
24.5°F
Precip
3.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 41m

February Cool
High
49.7°F
Low
26.3°F
Precip
2.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

March Cool
High
58.0°F
Low
32.5°F
Precip
3.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
68.0°F
Low
41.3°F
Precip
3.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Good
High
74.8°F
Low
51.4°F
Precip
4.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 1m

June Good
High
82.0°F
Low
59.9°F
Precip
3.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 32m

July Good
High
85.3°F
Low
64.5°F
Precip
4.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

August Good
High
83.9°F
Low
63.2°F
Precip
3.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 26m

September Excellent
High
77.8°F
Low
56.1°F
Precip
3.93 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
68.8°F
Low
43.6°F
Precip
3.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Cool
High
58.8°F
Low
32.6°F
Precip
3.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 57m

December Cool
High
49.1°F
Low
27.6°F
Precip
3.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

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