Best Time to Visit Asheville for Backpacking – May Scores 74/100

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Backpacking Potential

74/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, June, July

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Weather

1°C – 21°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Asheville

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	40Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	7°	123	12.6	72%	shoulder
February	44Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	8°	110	11.1	68%	shoulder
March	40Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	12°	130	12.8	69%	shoulder
April	58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	132	11.7	69%	shoulder
May	74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	22°	122	11.7	79%	shoulder
June	70Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	133	12.6	82%	shoulder
July	66Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	26°	128	14.3	84%	shoulder
August	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	20°	26°	122	13.2	85%	shoulder
September	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	23°	109	10	79%	shoulder
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	11°	18°	84	8.1	75%	shoulder
November	42Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	12°	113	9.6	72%	shoulder
December	37Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	8°	132	12.4	74%	shoulder