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Asheville in June
Asheville warms up: highs climb to 81°F (27°C), from 74°F in May, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (117 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What June feels like
Highs settle around 81°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 61°F (16°C).
With 76% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 4.6 in (117 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, May – July.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 24 min of daylight.
- Humidity season begins: 76% on average, up from 79% in May.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in May to 76/100.
- June 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 — June falls outside it.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- 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 June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Craggy Gardens
Rhododendron-covered balds with a short trail to a summit shelter.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best June.
12 Bones Smokehouse
Barbecue joint in the River Arts District, lunch only.
Why now June scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being 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 Highs near 81°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mount Pisgah
1.6-mile hike to a summit with a broadcast tower and wide views.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Winter Lights
Walking trail of lit gardens and light displays at the North Carolina Arboretum, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
River Arts District
Old warehouses along the French Broad River turned into working studios where you can buy straight from the artists.
Nearby in June
- Cherokee in June~44 mi · highs 81°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Blowing Rock in June~62 mi · highs 76°F, 4.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in June~68 mi · highs 84°F, 4.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in June~81 mi · highs 86°F, 4.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Asheville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 87 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
How hot is Asheville in June?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Asheville in June?
Some: about 4.6 in (117 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm).
What should I pack for Asheville in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), 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 June
- Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive May – Oct
Planning Asheville in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.