The month in detail
What to expect in February
In February, Asheville sees 54°F during the day with 6.4h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
February ranks 10 out of 12 months in Asheville. Compared to January: +7°F daytime, 7 pts more rainy days, +0.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in February
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
-0°
Daylight
10.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is February the right month?
The best month in Asheville is June (8.6/10), 4.3 pts higher than February.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · United States
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 84°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 46°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 31%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Asheville ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
United StatesTemperate climate with a 8.6 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.58°N · 82.55°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Asheville?
June is the best month with 81°F highs, 59°F lows, 8.9h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Asheville get in June?
Asheville averages 8.9 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Asheville?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Asheville in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 59°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is Asheville good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Asheville scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Asheville?
January is the most difficult month to visit Asheville, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Asheville in February?
The average UV index reaches 4 in February in Asheville (moderate), with about 10.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.