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Asheville?

Asheville, Appalachian arts capital — Blue Ridge Parkway, craft breweries and Biltmore Estate in the North Carolina mountains.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.58°N 82.55°W
June & SeptemberBest months
27°COptimal temperature
42%Rainy days

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

Asheville weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌫️ January-3°C8°C31%3.08.6h4.4/107.0/10
🌦️ February0°C12°C44%3.78.3h4.4/105.2/10
⛅ March3°C16°C36%2.910.5h7.0/104.7/10
🌤️ April6°C19°C32%3.111.8h7.3/104.8/10
🌤️ May12°C23°C44%3.212.5h7.6/104.1/10
🌤️ June15°C27°C42%2.513.3h8.1/104.0/10
🌤️ July18°C29°C53%2.613.0h7.7/103.7/10
🌤️ August17°C28°C47%3.012.4h8.0/103.8/10
🌤️ September14°C26°C31%3.411.4h8.1/104.1/10
🌤️ October8°C21°C23%2.510.6h7.6/104.5/10
⛅ November2°C14°C23%1.89.4h7.0/105.2/10
🌫️ December-1°C10°C29%2.88.0h4.7/106.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

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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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

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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