Late winter · Weather & things to do
Asheville in February
Asheville sees its driest month, with just 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain, highs of 48°F (9°C) and lows of 29°F (-2°C).
With a comfort score of 55/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (98 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Cool days top out near 48°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (98 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September & October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 36°F.
- Comfort improves from 51/100 in January to 55/100.
- Our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends May – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- 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 February
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
River Arts District
Old warehouses along the French Broad River turned into working studios where you can buy straight from the artists.
Curaté
Chef Katie Button's Spanish tapas bar downtown.
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
Parkway headquarters with a film, interactive map and ranger info.
Folk Art Center
Southern Highland Craft Guild gallery with Appalachian crafts and demonstrations.
Antler Hill Village
Biltmore's village of shops, restaurants and the Biltmore Winery, which offers tastings in the old dairy barn.
Wedge Brewing Co.
River Arts District brewery with an outdoor yard and food trucks.
Nearby in February
- Cherokee in February~44 mi · highs 49°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Blowing Rock in February~62 mi · highs 42°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in February~68 mi · highs 52°F, 4.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Knoxville in February~81 mi · highs 51°F, 4.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Asheville?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 55/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. Our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends May – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Asheville in February?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Asheville in February?
Some: about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm).
What should I pack for Asheville in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), 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).
Planning Asheville in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.