Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Blowing Rock in September
Blowing Rock cools off: highs slip to 73°F (23°C), from 79°F in August, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain.
At 84/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (113 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 51°F (11°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Some rain is likely, about 4.4 in (113 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is one of Blowing Rock's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 62°F.
- Comfort improves from 78/100 in August to 84/100.
- Our Asheville, Blowing Rock & Boone route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — September falls outside it.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 51°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 Blowing Rock in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Tweetsie Christmas
Tweetsie Railroad's steam train runs through lit woods on December evenings, with a decorated Main Street and Santa.
Why now September scores 84/100 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 73°F and 4.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Dan'l Boone Inn
Family-style restaurant in an old Boone hospital building, serving fried chicken, country ham and biscuits since 1959.
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 One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Suspension footbridge between two peaks on Grandfather Mountain, with views across the Blue Ridge.
Nearby in September
- Asheville in September~62 mi · highs 78°F, 4.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Uptown Charlotte in September~78 mi · highs 84°F, 3.9 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Cherokee in September~103 mi · highs 79°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Townsend in September~121 mi · highs 83°F, 4.3 in rain · 6°C (10°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Blowing Rock?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain.
How hot is Blowing Rock in September?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Blowing Rock in September?
Some: about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.9 in (1267 mm).
What should I pack for Blowing Rock in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°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).
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