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 / -5 °C, 10 rain days43 °F / 23 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Home football weekends (traffic and lodging), Jan–Feb (cold, some closures).8 °C / -4 °C, 9 rain days46 °F / 25 °F, 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 / 0 °C, 11 rain days55 °F / 32 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 5 °C, 11 rain days66 °F / 41 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C / 10 °C, 12 rain days73 °F / 50 °F, 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 / 14 °C, 11 rain days81 °F / 57 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ 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+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.29 °C / 17 °C, 12 rain days84 °F / 63 °F, 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 / 16 °C, 10 rain days82 °F / 61 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 12 °C, 8 rain days77 °F / 54 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Blacksburg's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 43 °F, 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 / 1 °C, 9 rain days55 °F / 34 °F, 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 / -3 °C, 10 rain days46 °F / 27 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday