Season guide · Asheville · United States
Asheville in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville · Photo: Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warm, not usually hot, days with afternoon thunderstorms, rhododendrons on the parkway and free mountain music. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 37 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 15°C (59°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 37
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 12 | 14.6 h | 4/5 |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 13 | 14.3 h | 4/5 |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 12 | 13.5 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 28°C (82°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 37 of the year's roughly 127 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Shindig on the Green — free bluegrass and mountain music on summer Saturday evenings (usually June to August)
- July: Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands (usually mid-July)
- August: Mountain Dance and Folk Festival — long-running Appalachian music festival (usually early August)
Good choices for summer
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
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
Day trips in summer
- Hendersonville (About 30 minutes) — A small town with a long, tree-lined Main Street of shops and cafés, surrounded by apple orchards.
- Black Mountain (About 25 minutes) — A small mountain town east of Asheville with antique and craft shops, cafés and a lake.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Asheville?
Yes: June is among the best months. Warm, not usually hot, days with afternoon thunderstorms, rhododendrons on the parkway and free mountain music.
+What is the weather like in Asheville in summer?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), with about 37 rainy days over the season.