Best time to visit Black Mountain, NC

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Black Mountain runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
48.5°F
Low
26.4°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 50m

February Cool
High
51.9°F
Low
28.2°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 42m

March Cool
High
58.5°F
Low
33.6°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
67.8°F
Low
41.5°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 55m

May Excellent
High
75.1°F
Low
50.5°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 53m

June Good
High
81.0°F
Low
58.4°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

July Good
High
83.9°F
Low
62.3°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 11m

August Good
High
82.7°F
Low
61.1°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 21m

September Excellent
High
77.8°F
Low
54.8°F
Precip
in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
68.8°F
Low
44.0°F
Precip
in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 4m

November Cool
High
59.1°F
Low
33.1°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 5m

December Cool
High
50.9°F
Low
29.1°F
Precip
in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 36m

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