City in North Carolina, United States
Asheville weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Asheville
Oct is peak fall color and busiest; Apr–Jun is green and mild. Jul–Aug is warm and humid. Winter is quiet; snow and ice can close mountain roads.
Asheville weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan7°99 mm
- Feb9°98 mm
- Mar14°105 mm
- Apr19°113 mm
- May23°120 mm
- Jun27°117 mm
- Jul29°135 mm
- Aug29°119 mm
- Sep26°117 mm
- Oct20°98 mm
- Nov14°102 mm
- Dec9°124 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C45°F | -3°C26°F | 99 mm | 82% | Cold |
| February | 9°C48°F | -2°C29°F | 98 mm | 82% | Cold |
| March | 14°C57°F | 2°C36°F | 105 mm | 80% | Cool |
| April | 19°C67°F | 7°C45°F | 113 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C74°F | 12°C54°F | 120 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| June | 27°C81°F | 16°C61°F | 117 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| July | 29°C85°F | 18°C64°F | 135 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| August | 29°C84°F | 17°C63°F | 119 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| September | 26°C78°F | 14°C57°F | 117 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| October | 20°C68°F | 8°C46°F | 98 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| November | 14°C57°F | 2°C35°F | 102 mm | 76% | Cool |
| December | 9°C48°F | -1°C30°F | 124 mm | 82% | Cold |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Asheville | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Asheville?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Oct is peak fall color and busiest; Apr–Jun is green and mild. Jul–Aug is warm and humid. Winter is quiet; snow and ice can close mountain roads.
When is the rainy season in Asheville?
Rain peaks in July with about 135 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Asheville?
July, with average highs of 29°C (85°F).
How cold does Asheville get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -3°C (26°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- City of Asheville transit (ART)
- Asheville Regional Airport
- Explore Asheville
- National Park Service: Blue Ridge Parkway
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.6°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.