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 high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 95 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 12 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.