Our verdict
The best time to visit Blue Ridge is September-October
During the warmer months, temperatures in Blue Ridge can rise to a maximum of 30℃ (85℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 17℃ (62℉) around June.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Blue Ridge when the days are longest, you should visit in August. The wet season in Blue Ridge usually falls during the months surrounding April each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Blue Ridge, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Blue Ridge seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Blue Ridge as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge
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 Blue Ridge 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.
Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge 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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Blue Ridge in January
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge in January, 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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Blue Ridge in February
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge in February, 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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Blue Ridge in March
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 104mm (4") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge in March, 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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Blue Ridge in April
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 190mm (7") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge in April, 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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Blue Ridge in May
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 165mm (6") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge in May, 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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Blue Ridge in June
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge 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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Blue Ridge in July
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge 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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Blue Ridge in August
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge 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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Blue Ridge in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge 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.
Blue Ridge in October
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge in October, 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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Blue Ridge in November
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 163mm (6") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge in November, 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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Blue Ridge in December
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 128mm (5") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Blue Ridge in December, 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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