Asheville weather in May
May in Asheville: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Asheville · #31 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Asheville climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 93 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Asheville in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Asheville?
- May in Asheville: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Asheville on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Asheville in May?
- In May, Asheville averages a daily high of 22.3°C and a low of 12°C, with about 93.2 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Asheville in May?
- Asheville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in May.