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Best time to visit · North Carolina, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Asheville is April & May and September & October, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain in October. March, June, August and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 44°F to 84°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 44°F7°C | 48°F9°C | 56°F14°C | 66°F19°C | 74°F23°C | 81°F27°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 78°F26°C | 67°F20°C | 57°F14°C | 48°F9°C |
| Avg low | 26°F-3°C | 29°F-2°C | 36°F2°C | 44°F7°C | 53°F12°C | 61°F16°C | 64°F18°C | 63°F17°C | 57°F14°C | 46°F8°C | 35°F2°C | 30°F-1°C |
| Rain/snow | 3.9 in99 mm | 3.9 in98 mm | 4.1 in105 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 4.7 in120 mm | 4.6 in117 mm | 5.3 in135 mm | 4.7 in119 mm | 4.6 in117 mm | 3.9 in98 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 4.9 in124 mm |
| Humidity | 82% | 82% | 80% | 78% | 79% | 76% | 75% | 74% | 74% | 75% | 76% | 82% |
| Cloud | 56% | 60% | 59% | 55% | 58% | 58% | 60% | 57% | 51% | 47% | 48% | 59% |
| Comfort | 51 | 55 | 69 | 83 | 81 | 76 | 67 | 71 | 81 | 87 | 74 | 53 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 738 m (2,421 ft), close to Asheville's own ~676 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 44–48°F (7–9°C), and nights reach 26°F (-3°C). About 12.6 in (321 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. January is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 53/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 56°F highs in March to 74°F by May. About 13.3 in (338 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). April & May are among the best-scoring months (season average 78/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 81–84°F (27–29°C). It's the wettest season, with about 14.6 in (371 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. June & July feel humid, with humidity near 76%. June and August score well without being the very best (season average 71/100).
Temperatures slide from 78°F highs in September to 57°F by November. It's the driest season, with only about 12.5 in (317 mm) of rain, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 81/100).
By comfort score: 5 Great, 4 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April – June and September & October. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Asheville is April & May and September & October, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain in October. March, June, August and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 3.9 in (98 mm). The yearly total is around 53.0 in (1347 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C) and highs of 44°F (7°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 84°F (29°C).
Yes: in June & July humidity averages 76% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 84°F (29°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 26°F (-3°C) in January.
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