When is the best time to go to Asheville
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Asheville, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Asheville
Asheville weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Asheville are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 88mm | 6hrs | 11hrs |
January is a a little damp month in Asheville and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Asheville for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Asheville and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Asheville with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Asheville weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 101mm | 6.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Asheville is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Asheville for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Asheville and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Asheville with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Asheville weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 122mm | 7.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Asheville is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Asheville for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Asheville and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Asheville with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 89mm | 8.9hrs | 13.9hrs |
Asheville's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Asheville, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Asheville and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Asheville with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 110mm | 9hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a damp month in Asheville and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Asheville, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Asheville and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Asheville with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 105mm | 9.5hrs | 11hrs |
The weather in June in Asheville is characteristically warm, humid and damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Asheville, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Asheville and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Asheville with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 113mm | 8.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Asheville is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Asheville, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Asheville and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Asheville with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 119mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Asheville is characteristically warm, humid and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Asheville, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Asheville and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Asheville with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 95mm | 7.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
Asheville's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Asheville, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Asheville and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Asheville with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Asheville weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 87mm | 7.6hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Asheville and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Asheville, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Asheville and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Asheville with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Asheville weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 89mm | 6.3hrs | 11hrs |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Asheville during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Asheville.
November is in the fall / autumn in Asheville and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Asheville with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Asheville weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 93mm | 5.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Asheville is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Asheville for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Asheville and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Asheville with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Asheville weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 87mm 3.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 7.3°C 45.1°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 122mm 4.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.4°C 79.5°F |
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