Winter
Dec → Feb9 to 11°
nights -2 to 0°
- 8 rainy days · 80 mm
When is the best time to visit Asheville and the Blue Ridge?
- Jan9°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr21°fair
- May25°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug29°fair
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct21°recommended
- Nov15°fair
- Dec10°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Asheville and the Blue Ridge, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | -2° | 83 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 11° | 0° | 73 mm | 8 d | |
| March | 15° | 3° | 90 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 21° | 8° | 94 mm | 8 d | |
| May | 25° | 12° | 88 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 16° | 87 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 18° | 105 mm | 11 d | |
| August | 29° | 18° | 91 mm | 9 d | |
| September | 26° | 14° | 93 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| October | 21° | 8° | 66 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| November | 15° | 3° | 78 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 10° | 0° | 83 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Asheville and the Blue Ridge, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Asheville) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 25°
nights 3 to 12°
- 9 rainy days · 91 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 30°
nights 16 to 18°
- 10 rainy days · 94 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov15 to 26°
nights 3 to 14°
- 7 rainy days · 79 mm
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Asheville and the Blue Ridge, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h33 of daylight, in December 9h46, a difference of 4h48.
10hJan
10h51Feb
11h52Mar
13h03Apr
14h02May
14h33Jun
14h20Jul
13h29Aug
12h21Sep
11h13Oct
10h14Nov
9h46Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Asheville" (35.60°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Asheville and the Blue Ridge, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended9°-2° at night
- 83 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°0° at night
- 73 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°3° at night
- 90 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair21°8° at night
- 94 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended25°12° at night
- 88 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°16° at night
- 87 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°18° at night
- 105 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair29°18° at night
- 91 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended26°14° at night
- 93 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended21°8° at night
- 66 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair15°3° at night
- 78 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended10°0° at night
- 83 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 9 °C at best, -2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (83 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. 25 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (88 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (87 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 93 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 66 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 15 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 78 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 10 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (83 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Asheville and the Blue Ridge?
May to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 21 to 28 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Asheville).
Which month should you avoid in Asheville and the Blue Ridge?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 90 mm over 9 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Asheville).
What is the hottest month in Asheville and the Blue Ridge?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Asheville).
What is the coldest month in Asheville and the Blue Ridge?
January, with 9 °C at best during the day and -2 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Asheville).
What is the driest month in Asheville and the Blue Ridge?
October: 66 mm over 6 days of rain, against 105 mm in July, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Asheville and the Blue Ridge?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in April: 21 °C in the afternoon, 8 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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