Climate

Asheville weather by month

Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.

Average temperatures

Best time to visit: May, June, October, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow	Wet days
January	48°F	29°F	3.3 in	3.8 in	12
February	52°F	32°F	2.9 in	2.2 in	11
March	59°F	38°F	3.5 in	2.0 in	12
April	69°F	46°F	3.7 in	0.30 in	11
May	76°F	54°F	3.5 in	0.00 in	12
June	83°F	61°F	3.4 in	0.00 in	12
July	86°F	65°F	4.1 in	0.00 in	14
August	85°F	64°F	3.6 in	0.00 in	12
September	79°F	58°F	3.7 in	0.00 in	9
October	69°F	47°F	2.6 in	0.00 in	7
November	59°F	37°F	3.0 in	0.50 in	9
December	51°F	32°F	3.3 in	2.7 in	10

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Asheville, Nc Us (0.3 mi away, 2,238 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.

What is the hottest month in Asheville?

July, with an average high of 86°F and low of 65°F.

What is the coldest month in Asheville?

January, with an average low of 29°F and high of 48°F.

When does it rain most in Asheville?

July is the wettest month, averaging 4.1 in of precipitation; the year totals about 40.6 inches.

Does it snow in Asheville?

Yes. Snowfall averages about 12 inches a year, mostly in January and December.

What is the best time to visit Asheville?

For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, May, June, October.

Where do these numbers come from?

NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Asheville weather station, 0.3 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.