Quick decision
When to visit Asheville?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–27°C in June
🌧 Least rain
42% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (31%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
Monthly climate data
Asheville weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -3°C | 8°C | 31% | 3.0 | 8.6h | 4.4/10 | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 12°C | 44% | 3.7 | 8.3h | 4.4/10 | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 3°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.9 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 | 4.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 6°C | 19°C | 32% | 3.1 | 11.8h | 7.3/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 23°C | 44% | 3.2 | 12.5h | 7.6/10 | 4.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 27°C | 42% | 2.5 | 13.3h | 8.1/10 | 4.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 29°C | 53% | 2.6 | 13.0h | 7.7/10 | 3.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 28°C | 47% | 3.0 | 12.4h | 8.0/10 | 3.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 26°C | 31% | 3.4 | 11.4h | 8.1/10 | 4.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 8°C | 21°C | 23% | 2.5 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 2°C | 14°C | 23% | 1.8 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 | 5.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 10°C | 29% | 2.8 | 8.0h | 4.7/10 | 6.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°C, 37% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 47% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°C, 26% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 35% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 4.5/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 7.0/10). For hiking/summer: June (8.1/10, 27°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 6.1/10. Cold temperatures (8°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In June, temperatures average 27°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
January is the wettest month with 31% rainy days.
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