Asheville weather in January (North Carolina, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Asheville this January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Asheville typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 8°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Asheville in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 174 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Asheville. May, June, August and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Asheville climate page with graphs.

 

Asheville, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 174 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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