Month guide · Asheville · United States
Asheville in November
What November is really like in Asheville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Grove Arcade, Asheville · Photo: Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
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Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Late colour fades early in the month; Christmas at Biltmore begins and the Grove Park Inn shows its gingerbread houses.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Asheville: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (20°C (68°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:24
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
Autumn (September–November). Apple season, crisp days and spectacular leaf colour in October, with the year's largest crowds and highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Christmas at Biltmore (usually early November to early January)
- National Gingerbread House Competition display at the Omni Grove Park Inn (usually mid-November to early January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Religious site · Downtown Asheville
Basilica of St. Lawrence
Built in 1909, this Spanish Renaissance basilica was designed by Rafael Guastavino, the Spanish architect famous for his tile vaulting.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Historic site · Downtown Asheville
Thomas Wolfe Memorial
Join a guided house tour, then visit Wolfe's grave in Riverside Cemetery in Montford.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · South Slope
South Slope breweries
Asheville has a large number of breweries for a city its size, and the South Slope has the densest cluster, within a few blocks of each other in converted warehouses and garages.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 15°C (59°F), lows near 2°C (36°F) and 9 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 November a good time to visit Asheville?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 November?
At about 17:24 local time in mid-November, with sunrise at about 07:06: roughly 10.2 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Asheville in November?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Asheville in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.