Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Asheville
United States · North America
Asheville is most comfortable in spring. Summers are warm and winters are cool. Rain is frequent in most months. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
28°F to 82°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
9.1 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with some hot afternoons and occasional humid spells.
57%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 69°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
41%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning70°F
Feels 74°F
Rain16%
Cloud57%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday79°F
Feels 81°F
Rain30%
Cloud61%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain37%
Cloud66%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening75°F
Feels 79°F
Rain21%
Cloud62%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology