Best Time to Visit Asheville: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Asheville: September, October, May, April.

  • Best months for Asheville: September, October, May, April.
  • Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: July, August, June.
  • The least pleasant month is January (score 5.2).

Year at a glance

8° -2° J 10° 0° F 14° 3° M 19° 7° A 22° 12° M 26° 16° J 27° 18° J 27° 17° A 24° 14° S 19° 8° O 14° 2° N 9° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 8°C-2°C97 mm 10– – 5.2
February 10°C0°C83 mm 9– – 5.7
March 14°C3°C106 mm 11– – 6.2
April 19°C7°C93 mm 10– – 7.2
May 22°C12°C90 mm 12– – 7.4
June 26°C16°C95 mm 14– – 7.1
July 27°C18°C99 mm 16– – 6.9
August 27°C17°C105 mm 14– – 7.1
September 24°C14°C95 mm 10– – 7.7
October 19°C8°C79 mm 7– – 7.7
November 14°C2°C84 mm 8– – 6.6
December 9°C0°C89 mm 9– – 5.6

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Asheville?

The best months are September, October, May, April.

When is the rainy season in Asheville?

The wettest months are July, August, June.