When to go · Blacksburg
Blacksburg, month by month
The best months for Blacksburg: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Home football weekends (traffic and lodging), Jan–Feb (cold, some closures).6 °C (43 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 10 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Home football weekends (traffic and lodging), Jan–Feb (cold, some closures).8 °C (46 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 9 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 11 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 10 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.8 °C (46 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 10 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Blacksburg, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11 (better)
May: 12
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Blacksburg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.