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Wedding weather in Asheville
In Asheville, the driest months for a wedding are October and November, when rain falls on about 24% of days. The wettest is July, with rain on about 50% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32% | 11% | 9.9 | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.7 h/day |
| February | 43% | 13% | 12.2 | 52°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 7 h/day |
| March | 38% | 9% | 11.9 | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 8.3 h/day |
| April | 33% | 10% | 10 | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 9.9 h/day |
| May | 42% | 9% | 13.1 | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 10.9 h/day |
| June | 41% | 7% | 12.3 | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 12 h/day |
| July | 50% | 5% | 15.6 | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 12 h/day |
| August | 47% | 8% | 14.7 | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 11.2 h/day |
| September ✦ | 29% | 10% | 8.8 | 78°F (25°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 10.1 h/day |
| October ✦ | 24% | 8% | 7.4 | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 8.9 h/day |
| November | 24% | 8% | 7.2 | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 7.6 h/day |
| December | 30% | 12% | 9.3 | 51°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 6.2 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 35.60, -82.55. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Asheville
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Asheville are September and October.
When to be careful
July is the wettest month in Asheville: rain falls on about 50% of days, and 5% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Asheville weather month by month
What a wedding day in Asheville usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Asheville weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 32% of days in Asheville, about 9.9 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 28°F (-2°C), with around 6.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Asheville weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 43% of days in Asheville, about 12.2 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 52°F (11°C), lows 32°F (0°C), with around 7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Asheville weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Asheville, about 11.9 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 59°F (15°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 8.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Asheville weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 33% of days in Asheville, about 10 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 66°F (19°C), lows 42°F (6°C), with around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Asheville weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Asheville, about 13.1 days in the month, and 9% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 73°F (23°C), lows 52°F (11°C), with around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Asheville weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Asheville, about 12.3 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 80°F (27°C), lows 59°F (15°C), with around 12 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Asheville weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 50% of days in Asheville, about 15.6 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 84°F (29°C), lows 64°F (18°C), with around 12 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Asheville weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 47% of days in Asheville, about 14.7 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 82°F (28°C), lows 62°F (17°C), with around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Asheville weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 29% of days in Asheville, about 8.8 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 78°F (25°C), lows 58°F (14°C), with around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Asheville weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 24% of days in Asheville, about 7.4 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 68°F (20°C), lows 47°F (8°C), with around 8.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Asheville weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 24% of days in Asheville, about 7.2 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 57°F (14°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 7.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Asheville weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 30% of days in Asheville, about 9.3 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 51°F (11°C), lows 33°F (0°C), with around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Asheville?
Based on 10 years of weather data, October is the driest month in Asheville, with rain on about 24% of days and average highs around 68°F (20°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are September and October.
What is the rainiest month in Asheville?
July is the rainiest month in Asheville: on average 15.6 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 5% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Asheville?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in September it rains on about 29% of days in Asheville. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.