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Blowing Rock in August
Little changes in Blowing Rock from July: highs stay near 79°F (26°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), and about 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain falls.
August opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 78/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 4.7 in (120 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What August feels like
Highs settle around 79°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.7 in (120 mm) across the month.
Plan around August
August is one of Blowing Rock's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and August – October.
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in July to 78/100.
- Our Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 57°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes4.7 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Blowing Rock in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Small family ski area between Blowing Rock and Boone with a ski school, terrain park and an outdoor ice rink.
Why now August scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mast General Store
Old-fashioned general store on King Street in Boone, with barrels of candy, outdoor gear and mountain-made goods.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 4.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Suspension footbridge between two peaks on Grandfather Mountain, with views across the Blue Ridge.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Sugar Mountain Resort
North Carolina's largest ski area, with 21 slopes, a tubing park and an outdoor skating rink at the base.
The Speckled Trout
Main Street restaurant and bottle shop in Blowing Rock serving local trout and Southern plates.
Nearby in August
- Asheville in August~62 mi · highs 84°F, 4.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Uptown Charlotte in August~78 mi · highs 90°F, 4.3 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cherokee in August~103 mi · highs 84°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Townsend in August~121 mi · highs 88°F, 4.2 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~756 m to Blowing Rock's ~1,074 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Blowing Rock in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Blowing Rock?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 78/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain.
How hot is Blowing Rock in August?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blowing Rock in August?
Yes: about 4.7 in (120 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.9 in (1267 mm).
What should I pack for Blowing Rock in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 57°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (4.7 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Blowing Rock in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.