Roanoke weather
At 8:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 13°C (56°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Roanoke sits 288 m (945 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Roanoke, Virginia, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Roanoke weather
Is it raining in Roanoke right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Roanoke this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–23° and lows of 5–14°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Roanoke lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Roanoke?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Roanoke weather by month
When is the best time to visit Roanoke?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Roanoke is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (40°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Roanoke?
May is the wettest month, with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 69 mm (2.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Roanoke?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (40°F) and lows of -5°C (22°F).
Does Roanoke have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 116 mm (4.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months