Asheville weather in January
January in Asheville: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Asheville · #400 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Asheville climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 113 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.6 cm / 4.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Asheville in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Asheville?
- January in Asheville: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Asheville on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Asheville in January?
- In January, Asheville averages a daily high of 8.2°C and a low of -0.6°C, with about 112.8 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Asheville in January?
- Asheville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.
- Does it snow in Asheville in January?
- Asheville sees roughly 10.6 cm of snowfall in January.