Best time to visit Stanley, VA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Stanley runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
35.6°F
Low
19.1°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 35m

February Cold
High
38.0°F
Low
21.5°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 33m

March Cold
High
43.6°F
Low
26.6°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Cool
High
57.0°F
Low
36.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 1m

May Good
High
64.4°F
Low
46.3°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 6m

June Excellent
High
70.2°F
Low
54.4°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 39m

July Excellent
High
74.8°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 27m

August Excellent
High
72.5°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 30m

September Excellent
High
69.2°F
Low
51.8°F
Precip
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
58.0°F
Low
41.5°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 58m

November Cool
High
48.1°F
Low
31.6°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 51m

December Cold
High
39.5°F
Low
23.5°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 19m

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