Shenandoah Valley FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Shenandoah Valley.

When is the best time to visit Shenandoah Valley?

Autumn is considered the best time to visit Shenandoah Valley as it will be bursting with vibrant foliage and benefitting from mild temperatures with daytime highs between 25°C and 15°C from September to early November. Spring and summer are equally good times to visit the Shenandoah Valley and the former will be the least crowded time of the year to see the region. Temperatures from end March to May hover around 18°C to 23°C with the trees and wildflowers in full bloom. Summer brings lush greenery and the elevation in Shenandoah National Park provides welcome relief from the hot temperatures in the valley which can reach up to 29°C between June and August.

What is the time difference between the UK and Shenandoah Valley?

GMT – 5 hours

What places combine well with Shenandoah Valley?

Shenandoah Valley combines well with multiple other locations within the state of Virginia. Take a trip to nearby Charlottesville, stop for a weekend in DC’s Wine Country, Loudoun County, or head to Virginia’s incredible coast for a stay at Virginia Beach. The Skyline Drive, which runs through Shenandoah National Park, also continues down the popular Blue Ridge Parkway into North Carolina for the Great Smoky Mountains.