Month guide · Asheville · United States
Asheville in March
What March is really like in Asheville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: River Arts District, Asheville · Photo: Tunneluser, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring begins in the valleys, with early blooms at Biltmore and variable weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Asheville: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with February (11°C (52°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:41
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:38
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Blooms at Biltmore, wildflowers on the trails and ramps on menus, with changeable weather and occasional late frosts.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in October). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Biltmore Blooms — spring flowers in the estate gardens (usually March to May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Bent Creek
North Carolina Arboretum
The bonsai garden is the highlight; check trail status before you go, as some trails were damaged in 2024 and repairs continue.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Architecture · North Asheville and Grove Park
Omni Grove Park Inn
Built in 1913 from massive granite boulders, this historic resort has hosted presidents and F.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
- Architecture
Experience · South Slope
South Slope breweries
Walk between taprooms rather than driving, and ask about tasting flights to try several beers at each stop.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
Experience · Downtown Asheville
Pritchard Park drum circle
For more than two decades, drummers, dancers and onlookers have gathered in this small downtown park on Friday evenings in the warmer months.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 16°C (61°F), lows near 2°C (36°F) and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Asheville?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. 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 March?
At about 19:38 local time in mid-March, with sunrise at about 07:41: roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Asheville in March?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Asheville in March?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.