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Exploring Big Island

The city of Big Island has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Big Island include:

• James River
• Natural Bridge Caverns
• Natural Bridge State Park
• Virginia Safari Park
• Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
• Lynchburg College
• Southern Virginia University

When making plans for your trip to Big Island, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Big Island?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Big Island, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Big Island are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are December and September, whereas July and August have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 13°C and at night it is -3°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 274 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 7°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 303 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 31°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 271 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 20°C and -1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 306 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Big Island is 1155 mm.