Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
81°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Asheville
United States · North America
Warm days and some sun. Storm-season showers are the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 14 wet days, more than in most months.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.9 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
57%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 69°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
3 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 76°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning70°F
Feels 74°F
Rain15%
Cloud56%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain29%
Cloud60%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain36%
Cloud65%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening75°F
Feels 79°F
Rain20%
Cloud61%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 30 | 3.8 | 10 | 6.8 | 68 |
| Feb | 52 | 33 | 3.4 | 10 | 7.5 | 67 |
| Mar | 60 | 39 | 3.9 | 11 | 8.4 | 64 |
| Apr | 68 | 47 | 3.6 | 10 | 10.1 | 66 |
| May | 74 | 55 | 3.6 | 12 | 10.8 | 74 |
| Jun | 80 | 62 | 3.3 | 13 | 11.4 | 76 |
| Jul | 82 | 65 | 3.9 | 16 | 11.4 | 78 |
| Aug | 81 | 64 | 4.0 | 14 | 10.9 | 79 |
| Sep | 76 | 59 | 4.1 | 10 | 9.6 | 78 |
| Oct | 68 | 48 | 2.8 | 7 | 8.6 | 75 |
| Nov | 58 | 38 | 3.0 | 8 | 7.4 | 71 |
| Dec | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | 9 | 6.5 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology