Climate ▸Forecast ▸December ▸January ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Asheville Weather in December

Thinking of visiting Asheville in December? Expect low temperatures reaching 11°C (52°F) during the day, dropping to 0°C (32°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Asheville in December

Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month, with 109 mm (4.3 in) on average. Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.

Temperature in Asheville in December

Daytime temperatures in Asheville reach 11°C (52°F) in December, dropping to 0°C (32°F) at night. Experience the winter season in December. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. Nights fall to 0°C (32°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Asheville in December

With about 166 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and overcast, creating a pleasant environment.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, August and October typically offer the best weather for Asheville.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Asheville's climate page.

Asheville Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C (32°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm (4.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55%  

Best Places in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the United States of America in December →

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Asheville in December

Pack for changing conditions in Asheville in December. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Asheville in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Asheville's climate page.

More climate data for Asheville