When to go · Asheville
Asheville, month by month
The best months for Asheville: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.9 °C (48 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.16 °C (61 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Asheville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Asheville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 10 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 11 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid, afternoon storms); October weekends (leaf season crowds and higher room rates).30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid, afternoon storms); October weekends (leaf season crowds and higher room rates).29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 11 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Asheville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Asheville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.15 °C (59 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Asheville, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Asheville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Asheville's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Asheville: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.