Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Asheville in October
Asheville cools off: highs slip to 67°F (20°C), from 78°F in September, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain.
At 87/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (98 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (20°C), good for long walks.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 46°F (8°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 3.9 in (98 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is one of Asheville's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 74/100.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in September to 87/100.
- October 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 — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 46°F
- 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 October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time 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 October scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Mills River
Big brewery with tours, a taproom restaurant and lawn music.
Christmas at Biltmore
George Vanderbilt's 250-room chateau decorated with dozens of trees, including a 35-foot Fraser fir in the Banquet Hall.
12 Bones Smokehouse
Barbecue joint in the River Arts District, lunch only.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 3.9 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.
Nearby in October
- Cherokee in October~44 mi · highs 68°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Blowing Rock in October~62 mi · highs 62°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in October~68 mi · highs 72°F, 3.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in October~81 mi · highs 73°F, 3.3 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Asheville?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. October is inside the May – Oct window our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive recommends.
How hot is Asheville in October?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Asheville in October?
Some: about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm).
What should I pack for Asheville in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 46°F), 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 October
- Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive May – Oct
Planning Asheville in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.