Roanoke, United States experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Roanoke, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Roanoke, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.2/10
Best: April, May, June, August, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 10°C
Feels Like 19°C / 9°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 88 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 70%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 10 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low21°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
-1°C
January
Avg High7°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
6days
November
Avg High14°C
Avg Low4°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
March (Gusts 46)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:00
Daylight 14.7h
Sunset 20:43
Live conditions—
Roanoke on the map · live conditions
Roanoke, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Roanoke
- Population
- 100K
- Elevation
- 285 m
- Coordinates
- 37.27°, -79.94°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 11 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 10 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / -1°C . Feb: 11°C / 1°C . Mar: 16°C / 4°C . Apr: 20°C / 8°C . May: 24°C / 14°C . Jun: 29°C / 18°C . Jul: 32°C / 21°C . Aug: 30°C / 20°C . Sep: 27°C / 17°C . Oct: 21°C / 11°C . Nov: 14°C / 4°C . Dec: 10°C / 1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 91 mm. Feb: 98 mm. Mar: 73 mm. Apr: 88 mm. May: 127 mm. Jun: 82 mm. Jul: 65 mm. Aug: 88 mm. Sep: 108 mm. Oct: 86 mm. Nov: 64 mm. Dec: 88 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 67%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 66%. May: 73%. Jun: 70%. Jul: 69%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 72%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 71%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 4 days. Feb: 3 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 2 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -4°C | Jan · -1°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 161 mm | May · 127 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 19 km/h | Mar · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April best
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / -1°C | 4°C / -5°C | 10days (91 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 67% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 11°C / 1°C | 9°C / -2°C | 10days (98 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 4°C | 13°C / 1°C | 10days (73 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 64% Muggy | 5.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 20°C / 8°C | 19°C / 6°C | 9days (88 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 66% Muggy | 6.3 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 14°C | 25°C / 13°C | 13days (127 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 73% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 18°C | 31°C / 19°C | 10days (82 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 21°C | 35°C / 23°C | 10days (65 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 22°C | 11days (88 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 17°C | 28°C / 18°C | 9days (108 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 21°C / 11°C | 20°C / 10°C | 8days (86 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 14°C / 4°C | 12°C / 1°C | 6days (64 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 10°C / 1°C | 7°C / -3°C | 9days (88 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Roanoke are April, May, June, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Roanoke, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Roanoke is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Roanoke is January, with average overnight lows of -1°C (30°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Roanoke is May, averaging 127mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Roanoke runs through May, August, January, February, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Roanoke.
Roanoke receives approximately 106 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Roanoke.
The least favorable months to visit Roanoke are January, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Roanoke is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Roanoke is 70%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Roanoke receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 8 cm (3 in) of accumulation, with about 10 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Roanoke are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 46 km/h / 28 mph).
Roanoke averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 55%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Roanoke is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Roanoke has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Roanoke ranges from 9°C (48°F) to 19°C (66°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Roanoke. It earns a climate score of 8.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Roanoke, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 29°C (84°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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