Asheville Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Asheville, North Carolina - NC, USA)

The weather in Asheville offers a moderate year-round climate, making it the perfect holiday destination. Summer weather in Asheville is generally warm and sunny, although the winters are cooler, with occasional frosty weather.

Springtime weather in Asheville is usually warm and wet, with temperatures reaching highs of 20°C / 68°F, but temperatures can also drop and the occasional snowfall can occur.

Rainfall in the Asheville area averages around 3-4 inches / 8-10 cm each month throughout the year. Sunny weather during the summer months of June, July and August result in highs of 28°C / 82°F.


Autumn weather is usually drier than the other seasons, with cooler temperatures. The autumn foliage in Asheville is at its best during late October.

Winter temperatures remain cool for several months in Asheville and snowy weather is heaviest during January and February. Daytime temperatures in January can reach 8°C / 46°F, and these can drop to -4°C / 25°F during the night.

The average annual rainfall / precipitation in Asheville is around 119 cm / 47 inches, and the average snowfall is around 38 cm / 15 inches.

Asheville Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Asheville:

	Maximum	Minimum
January	8°C / 46°F	-4°C / 25°F
February	10°C / 50°F	-3°C / 27°F
March	15°C / 59°F	2°C / 36°F
April	20°C / 68°F	6°C / 43°F
May	24°C / 75°F	11°C / 52°F
June	27°C / 81°F	15°C / 59°F
July	28°C / 82°F	17°C / 63°F
August	28°C / 82°F	16°C / 61°F
September	25°C / 77°F	13°C / 55°F
October	20°C / 68°F	6°C / 43°F
November	15°C / 59°F	2°C / 36°F
December	10°C / 50°F	-2°C / 28°F