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Blowing Rock in June
Blowing Rock warms up: highs climb to 76°F (25°C), from 69°F in May, with lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain.
It scores 77/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 76°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 4.5 in (114 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 77/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 76°F (25°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 56°F (13°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.5 in (114 mm).
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and August – October).
- First warm month: highs reach 76°F, up from 69°F in May.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (June – August), which brings about 14.3 in (363 mm) in total.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 27 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 80/100 in May to 77/100.
- 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 76°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Blowing Rock in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Tweetsie Christmas
Tweetsie Railroad's steam train runs through lit woods on December evenings, with a decorated Main Street and Santa.
Why now June scores 77/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Former estate on the Blue Ridge Parkway with 25 miles of carriage roads for winter walks and snowshoeing around Flat Top Manor.
Why now Highs near 76°F and 4.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mast General Store
Old-fashioned general store on King Street in Boone, with barrels of candy, outdoor gear and mountain-made goods.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Small family ski area between Blowing Rock and Boone with a ski school, terrain park and an outdoor ice rink.
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Suspension footbridge between two peaks on Grandfather Mountain, with views across the Blue Ridge.
Nearby in June
- Asheville in June~62 mi · highs 81°F, 4.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Uptown Charlotte in June~78 mi · highs 88°F, 4.2 in rain · 6°C (12°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cherokee in June~103 mi · highs 81°F, 4.5 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Townsend in June~121 mi · highs 84°F, 4.6 in rain · 4°C (8°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Blowing Rock?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 77/100 against a best of 84 in May and August – October. Expect highs of 76°F (25°C) and 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain.
How hot is Blowing Rock in June?
Average highs are 76°F (25°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blowing Rock in June?
Some: about 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.9 in (1267 mm).
What should I pack for Blowing Rock in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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