Month guide · Asheville · United States
Asheville in February
What February is really like in Asheville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Folk Art Center, Asheville · Photo: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of -2°C (28°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Still wintry, with low prices and quiet breweries; mountain roads can be icy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / -2°C (28°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
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Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Asheville: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about -2°C (28°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (9°C (48°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:17
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold with occasional snow, parkway closures at elevation, Christmas at Biltmore and low prices outside the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in October). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Asheville, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Palace · Biltmore Village
Biltmore Estate
Completed in 1895 for George Vanderbilt and designed by Richard Morris Hunt, Biltmore House is a 250-room French Renaissance-style château and the largest privately owned home in the United States.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
- Kids
Nature · Around Asheville
Blue Ridge Parkway
Sections of the parkway close for winter weather and storm repairs, and some were damaged by Hurricane Helene; check the National Park Service road status before you set off.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · River Arts District
River Arts District
Former mills and warehouses along the French Broad River became home to working studios for potters, painters, glassblowers and jewellers.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
Architecture · Downtown Asheville
Downtown Art Deco walk
Start at City Hall and the Buncombe County Courthouse on Pack Square, and follow the downtown Urban Trail markers set into the pavement.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 11°C (52°F), lows near -2°C (28°F) and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Asheville?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Asheville in February?
At about 18:12 local time in mid-February, with sunrise at about 07:17: roughly 10.8 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Asheville in February?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around -2°C (28°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Asheville in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.