Asheville Weather

Springtime Asheville, North Carolina weather is perfect for enjoying a round of golf, hiking on the hundreds of miles of trails in the area, and strolling through magnificent gardens at the Botanical Gardens, the North Carolina Arboretum, or the Biltmore Estate. High temperatures in the spring range from the high 50s to the mid-70s with lows in the 30s to 50s.

Asheville NC weather is fabulous in the summertime with highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the 60s. Summer is a great time to explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, wade in a stream, float down a river in a kayak or canoe, or go whitewater rafting. July is usually the warmest month, and the record high temperature was 99 degrees in 1983.

Autumn brings glorious weather in Asheville NC with crisp sunny days and cool nights. October temperatures range from the mid-60s in the daytime to the mid-40s at night. Guests of Asheville NC lodging can enjoy the fabulous fall foliage with a scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway or through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The days are warm enough for hiking, but be sure to dress in layers since the weather can change quickly. Asheville is less crowded in autumn than in summer, but be sure to reserve your Asheville cabin early if you're visiting during prime leaf-peeping season in October.

Winter weather in Asheville NC brings daytime highs in the 40s and 50s and overnight lows in the high 20s to low 30s. January is normally the coldest month of the year, and the record low temperature was 17 degrees below zero in 1985. Asheville receives only about 13 inches of annual snowfall, but the snowfall is greater at higher elevations. Wintertime visitors staying in Asheville cabin rentals can enjoy a cozy fire when the temperature drops. Don't miss a visit to the Biltmore Estate in November or December, when the mansion is decked out in holiday finery.

Asheville's lush landscape benefits from more than 40 inches of rainfall per year, and March is usually the wettest month. Afternoon showers are common in the summertime, but they pass quickly.