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Asheville in August
Little changes in Asheville from July: highs stay near 84°F (29°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), and about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 71/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 84°F (29°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 84°F (29°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 63°F (17°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.7 in (119 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Comfort improves from 67/100 in July to 71/100.
- August sits inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
- Our Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 84°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Asheville in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
National Gingerbread House Competition
Hundreds of gingerbread houses from bakers across the country, displayed through the Omni Grove Park Inn each holiday season.
Why now August scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
River Arts District
Old warehouses along the French Broad River turned into working studios where you can buy straight from the artists.
Why now Highs near 84°F and 4.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
Parkway headquarters with a film, interactive map and ranger info.
Curaté
Chef Katie Button's Spanish tapas bar downtown.
Antler Hill Village
Biltmore's village of shops, restaurants and the Biltmore Winery, which offers tastings in the old dairy barn.
Folk Art Center
Southern Highland Craft Guild gallery with Appalachian crafts and demonstrations.
Nearby in August
- Cherokee in August~44 mi · highs 84°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Blowing Rock in August~62 mi · highs 79°F, 4.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in August~68 mi · highs 88°F, 4.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in August~81 mi · highs 89°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Asheville in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Asheville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 71/100 against a best of 87 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 84°F (29°C) and 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
How hot is Asheville in August?
Average highs are 84°F (29°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Asheville in August?
Some: about 4.7 in (119 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm).
What should I pack for Asheville in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 84°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in August
- Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive May – Oct
Planning Asheville in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.