Blue Ridge Mountains

Blue Ridge Mountains Weather & Climate: the United States of America

Climate by month across the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Blue Ridge Mountains

the Blue Ridge Mountains is one of several regions in the United States of America, with temperatures that range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 30°C (86°F) during the peak of July. We've based our full climate overview on data from Asheville, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Blue Ridge Mountains, the months of April, May, September and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (79°F).

The coldest months generally fall in January and February.

When it comes to rainfall, the Blue Ridge Mountains experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain in July, dropping to 62 mm (2.4 in) in February.

For those seeking sunshine, June usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Blue Ridge Mountains - and find the best time to visit. (based on Asheville)

Popular cities by month

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Asheville Bryson City Roanoke Helen Boone Blowing Rock
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Climate map of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Asheville 8°C (46°F) 30°C (86°F) -3°C (27°F) 18°C (64°F) 1053 mm (41 in) 2,616 hours
Bryson City 9°C (48°F) 29°C (84°F) -4°C (25°F) 16°C (61°F) 1352 mm (53 in) 2,618 hours
Roanoke 8°C (46°F) 31°C (88°F) -3°C (27°F) 19°C (66°F) 1143 mm (45 in)
Helen 9°C (48°F) 30°C (86°F) -3°C (27°F) 18°C (64°F) 1759 mm (69 in)
Boone 5°C (41°F) 26°C (79°F) -6°C (21°F) 15°C (59°F) 1409 mm (55 in)
Blowing Rock 5°C (41°F) 26°C (79°F) -6°C (21°F) 16°C (61°F) 1651 mm (65 in)

Places in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America

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