Asheville weather in October

October in Asheville: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Asheville · #190 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Asheville climate normals — October

Daytime high20°C / 67°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 49°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Rainfall95 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point7°C / 45°F
Sunshine8.2 h/day
Daylight11.3 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Asheville in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Asheville?
October in Asheville: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Asheville on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Asheville in October?
In October, Asheville averages a daily high of 19.7°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 95.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Asheville in October?
Asheville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in October.

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