Season guide · Asheville · United States
Asheville in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville · Photo: Ken Thomas, Public domain
Quick answer
Blooms at Biltmore, wildflowers on the trails and ramps on menus, with changeable weather and occasional late frosts. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), with about 33 rainy days across March–May. May is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 2°C (36°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 33
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 16°C (61°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 11 | 11.9 h | 2/5 |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 10 | 13 h | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 12 | 14 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 20°C (68°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 33 of the year's roughly 127 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Biltmore Blooms — spring flowers in the estate gardens (usually March to May)
- April: Biltmore Blooms (spring)
Good choices for spring
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
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Architecture · Downtown Asheville
Grove Arcade
Look at the winged lions guarding the north entrance, then walk to Battery Park Book Exchange for a drink among the books.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Downtown Asheville
Asheville Art Museum
On Pack Square, the expanded Asheville Art Museum shows American art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with strong holdings of Black Mountain College artists, regional craft and studio glass.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Views
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
Museum · Downtown Asheville
Asheville Museum of Science
This small, hands-on downtown museum focuses on the science of the Southern Appalachians, with a gem and mineral collection that reflects the region's mining history, dinosaur exhibits and interactive displays on weather and geology.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
Day trips in spring
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park via Cherokee (About 1 hour 15 minutes) — The most visited national park in the United States straddles the Tennessee border.
- Hendersonville (About 30 minutes) — A small town with a long, tree-lined Main Street of shops and cafés, surrounded by apple orchards.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Asheville?
Yes: May is among the best months. Blooms at Biltmore, wildflowers on the trails and ramps on menus, with changeable weather and occasional late frosts.
+What is the weather like in Asheville in spring?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F), with about 33 rainy days over the season.