Quick decision
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
Monthly climate data
Asheville weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 27°F | 46°F | 31% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 4.4/10 | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 32°F | 54°F | 44% | 0.1in | 8.3h | 4.4/10 | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 37°F | 61°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 | 4.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 43°F | 66°F | 32% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.3/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 54°F | 73°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.6/10 | 4.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 81°F | 42% | 0.1in | 13.3h | 8.1/10 | 4.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 84°F | 53% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.7/10 | 3.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 63°F | 82°F | 47% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.0/10 | 3.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 79°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 8.1/10 | 4.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 46°F | 70°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.6/10 | 4.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 36°F | 57°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.0/10 | 5.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 30°F | 50°F | 29% | 0.1in | 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°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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FAQ
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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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