Monthly climate guide
Asheville weather in August
With highs near 28°C (83°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), August feels hot in Asheville. Rainfall averages about 123 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 2°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Asheville is usually about 4°C cooler than Charlotte, 160 km away, in August.
- August is Asheville's second warmest month.
- It's humid — around 76% — so the heat feels heavier.
- In Asheville, August is late summer.
Avg high
28°C
83°F
Avg low
17°C
63°F
Rainfall
123 mm
wet
Humidity
76%
relative
Sky
58%
cloud · often cloudy
Asheville weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | -3°C / 26°F | 110 mm | 83% | 56% |
| February | 10°C / 49°F | -1°C / 30°F | 115 mm | 83% | 61% |
| March | 14°C / 56°F | 2°C / 36°F | 102 mm | 80% | 61% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 44°F | 139 mm | 79% | 56% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 134 mm | 80% | 56% |
| June | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 61°F | 117 mm | 79% | 59% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 18°C / 65°F | 144 mm | 77% | 59% |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 17°C / 63°F | 123 mm | 76% | 58% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 58°F | 106 mm | 75% | 53% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 47°F | 120 mm | 76% | 46% |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 2°C / 35°F | 105 mm | 76% | 49% |
| December | 10°C / 50°F | 0°C / 33°F | 137 mm | 83% | 63% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Asheville?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Asheville →Other United States cities in August
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Asheville in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Asheville?
August is one of the wetter months in Asheville, with about 123 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Asheville in August?
Average highs are about 28°C (83°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Asheville in August?
Asheville typically gets around 123 mm of rain in August — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Asheville (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.