Monticello
Charlottesville, United States UNESCO World Heritage Site
Monticello is a Neoclassical plantation designed by Thomas Jefferson. It is part of the Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 30 °C or 31 °C. July is the wettest month with about 16 rainy days. Cooler months like October and April have daily highs around 20 °C. Visitors can reach the site via Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, which is 14 km away, or Richmond International Airport, located 114 km away. Monticello is about 158 km from Washington, D.C.
It can be combined with a visit to the University of Virginia, which is 5.3 km away. The site is wheelchair accessible and requires a fee for entry.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 72 | 92 | 82 | 104 | 94 | 118 | 98 | 105 | 88 | 92 | 84 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
