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Asheville
Which Season to Choose?

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
81°FOptimal temperature
42%Rainy days

When to visit Asheville?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–81°F in June
🌧 Least rain
42% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (31%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10

Asheville weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌫️ January27°F46°F31%0.1in8.6h4.4/107.0/10
🌦️ February32°F54°F44%0.1in8.3h4.4/105.2/10
⛅ March37°F61°F36%0.1in10.5h7.0/104.7/10
🌤️ April43°F66°F32%0.1in11.8h7.3/104.8/10
🌤️ May54°F73°F44%0.1in12.5h7.6/104.1/10
🌤️ June59°F81°F42%0.1in13.3h8.1/104.0/10
🌤️ July64°F84°F53%0.1in13.0h7.7/103.7/10
🌤️ August63°F82°F47%0.1in12.4h8.0/103.8/10
🌤️ September57°F79°F31%0.1in11.4h8.1/104.1/10
🌤️ October46°F70°F23%0.1in10.6h7.6/104.5/10
⛅ November36°F57°F23%0.1in9.4h7.0/105.2/10
🌫️ December30°F50°F29%0.1in8.0h4.7/106.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 19°F, 37% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 28°F, 47% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 20°F, 26% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 10°F, 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/suiner: June (8.1/10, 27°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 6.1/10. Cold temperatures (8°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In June, temperatures average 27°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
January is the wettest month with 31% rainy days.

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