Weather in Asheville
What's the weather like in Asheville?
Asheville has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July, with overnight lows around -3°C (27°F) and 17°C (63°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Asheville are April through June, and August through October.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 35.595, -82.552
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 46°F | -3°C / 27°F | 82 mm | 15 | — |
| February | 11°C / 51°F | 0°C / 32°F | 110 mm | 16 | — |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | 2°C / 36°F | 83 mm | 15 | — |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 6°C / 43°F | 99 mm | 15 | — |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 11°C / 52°F | 96 mm | 19 | — |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 60°F | 77 mm | 20 | — |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 17°C / 63°F | 79 mm | 23 | — |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 62°F | 96 mm | 22 | — |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 88 mm | 16 | — |
| October | 20°C / 67°F | 8°C / 47°F | 92 mm | 13 | — |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 2°C / 36°F | 75 mm | 12 | — |
| December | 10°C / 51°F | 1°C / 33°F | 101 mm | 12 | — |
Asheville by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Asheville?
The most comfortable months in Asheville are usually April, May, October, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Asheville?
July is typically the hottest month in Asheville, averaging a high of 29°C (84°F).
What is the coldest month in Asheville?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -3°C (27°F).
Does it snow in Asheville?
Snow is rare in Asheville; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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