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Destination

Appalachian Trail

Virginia, United States
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inVirginia, United States
In season~77°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

27–84°F
Nearest airportROA
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
The route
Topographic route map for Appalachian Trail
StartFinish
Elevation profile5,469 ft
0 mi889 ft low426.16 mi
2190miles
5,469ft high point
31,106ft of climbing
165days
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightNov · 54%
WarmestJul · 84°F
WettestAug
Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The 2,190-mile ridgeline trail from Georgia to Maine.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Appalachian Trail (McAfee Knob). Nearest airport is ROA.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Monticello
97 mi away
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
117 mi away
Skyline Drive
118 mi away
Shenandoah National Park
122 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Appalachian Trail?

The best time to visit Appalachian Trail is May–June & September–October, in Virginia, United States.

Where is Appalachian Trail?

Appalachian Trail is in Virginia, United States. The nearest major airport is ROA.

What is Appalachian Trail known for?

The 2,190-mile ridgeline trail from Georgia to Maine.

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