Month guide · Asheville · United States
Asheville in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Asheville. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Peak autumn colour, usually mid-to-late October around the city and earlier at higher elevations; the busiest and most expensive month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
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Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Asheville: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (25°C (77°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:36
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:55
- Daylight
- About 11.2 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, October rates 5 for crowds (the peak is October at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands (usually mid-October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Palace · Biltmore Village
Biltmore Estate
Book the earliest house entry, then spend the afternoon in the gardens and at the winery; the estate is large, so allow a full day.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
- Kids
Gallery · Blue Ridge Parkway
Folk Art Center
At milepost 382 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Southern Highland Craft Guild's centre has galleries of Appalachian crafts, from quilts and baskets to pottery and woodwork.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · River Arts District
River Arts District
Check which studios are open before you go, and buy directly from artists to support the district's recovery.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 20°C (68°F), lows near 7°C (45°F) and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Asheville?
One of the best months to visit Asheville, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Asheville in October?
At about 18:55 local time in mid-October, with sunrise at about 07:36: roughly 11.2 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Asheville in October?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Asheville in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.