Month guide · Asheville · United States
Asheville in July
What July is really like in Asheville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville · Photo: Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. The warmest month, but cooler than the lowlands; frequent afternoon storms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Asheville: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:46
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm, not usually hot, days with afternoon thunderstorms, rhododendrons on the parkway and free mountain music.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands (usually mid-July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Downtown Asheville
Asheville Art Museum
Go up to the rooftop sculpture terrace for the view, and look for works by Black Mountain College artists in the permanent galleries.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Views
Historic site · Downtown Asheville
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Novelist Thomas Wolfe grew up in this rambling boarding house, run by his mother and immortalised as 'Dixieland' in his 1929 novel Look Homeward, Angel.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Downtown Asheville
Asheville Museum of Science
It is compact, so pair it with lunch downtown; it works best for children aged about 4 to 12.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 29°C (84°F), lows near 17°C (63°F) and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Asheville?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Asheville in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Asheville in July?
At about 20:46 local time in mid-July, with sunrise at about 06:26: roughly 14.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Asheville in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Asheville in July?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.