Best time to visit Blowing Rock, NC

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

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

January Cold
High
38.7°F
Low
21.0°F
Precip
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Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 48m

February Cold
High
42.4°F
Low
24.2°F
Precip
in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

March Cool
High
49.9°F
Low
30.2°F
Precip
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Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
59.9°F
Low
40.1°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 56m

May Good
High
66.5°F
Low
48.2°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 55m

June Excellent
High
72.8°F
Low
55.1°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 25m

July Excellent
High
77.1°F
Low
59.7°F
Precip
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Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 14m

August Excellent
High
74.8°F
Low
58.4°F
Precip
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Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 23m

September Excellent
High
70.0°F
Low
52.8°F
Precip
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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
60.1°F
Low
42.5°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 3m

November Cool
High
50.9°F
Low
32.2°F
Precip
in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 3m

December Cold
High
42.4°F
Low
25.8°F
Precip
in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 33m

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