December · United States
Best time to visit Asheville in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Asheville in December
Average temperature 4°C, 134 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.5/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 134 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Asheville scores 3.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 134 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Asheville pairs the Biltmore estate and a craft-beer scene with the Blue Ridge mountains.
December in Asheville: expect compromises
At 4°C (39°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
134 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Asheville — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Asheville in December?
- In December, Asheville averages 4°C, 134 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Asheville?
- December earns a 3.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Asheville in December?
- Expect about 134 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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