Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Asheville in November
Asheville cools off: highs slip to 57°F (14°C), from 67°F in October, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What November feels like
Days are mild at around 57°F (14°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (102 mm).
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in October to 74/100.
- Our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends May – Oct, so November 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 — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 35°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Asheville in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
Parkway headquarters with a film, interactive map and ranger info.
Antler Hill Village
Biltmore's village of shops, restaurants and the Biltmore Winery, which offers tastings in the old dairy barn.
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 November scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Folk Art Center
Southern Highland Craft Guild gallery with Appalachian crafts and demonstrations.
Curaté
Chef Katie Button's Spanish tapas bar downtown.
Grove Arcade
Restored 1929 market building with local shops and cafés.
Nearby in November
- Cherokee in November~44 mi · highs 57°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Blowing Rock in November~62 mi · highs 51°F, 3.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in November~68 mi · highs 61°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in November~81 mi · highs 61°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (4°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Asheville?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 87 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain. Our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends May – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Asheville in November?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Asheville in November?
Some: about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm).
What should I pack for Asheville in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 35°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in November
- Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone Late Nov – Dec
Planning Asheville in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.