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

Is Asheville a good destination in October, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During October, Asheville experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Asheville in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 220 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months 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 October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 220 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Asheville, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Asheville.

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