Our verdict
The best time to visit Asheville is October
The warmest month of the year in Asheville is July, where the average temperature gets to around 29℃ (84℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 31℃ (88℉) on the hottest days in summer. In the winter, temperatures can get down to -7℃ (20℉) around January.
If you’re keen to see the sights of Asheville during the day, the sun stays up the longest around July. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Asheville in December. Head over there in August instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Below you’ll find loads more detailed information about when to visit Asheville, including a monthly climate breakdown, what to pack, and loads of tools and recommendations to help you find flights and accommodation to suit your budget.
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Asheville seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Asheville as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Asheville is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Asheville
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Asheville for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Asheville climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Asheville for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Asheville in January
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 72mm (3") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Asheville in February
- Average temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Asheville in March
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 58mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Asheville in April
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 84mm (3") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Asheville in May
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 80mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Asheville in June
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Asheville in July
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Asheville in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Asheville in September
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Asheville in October
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Asheville in November
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Asheville in December
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 90mm (4") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Asheville in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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