Asheville weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (65°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Asheville sits 654 m (2,146 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Asheville weather
Is it raining in Asheville right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Asheville this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–20° and lows of 8–15°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Asheville lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Asheville?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Asheville weather by month
When is the best time to visit Asheville?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Asheville is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 6°C (44°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Asheville?
July is the wettest month, with about 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 98 mm (3.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Asheville?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 6°C (44°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F).
Does Asheville have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 135 mm (5.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months