Get ready to put some spring in your step. Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center , we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for March, April, and May. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what spring might bring.
Reminder: The first day of spring is on Tuesday, March 19.
🌡️ Temperature
Think warmer. This spring, Asheville has a 33-40% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.
🌨️ Precipitation
Expect slightly more precipitation. Asheville has a 40-50% chance of seeing higher-than-average rainfall amounts this spring.
March
Typically in Asheville, March brings an average low of 37° and an average high of 59.8°. The high is usually ~6° warmer than in February — but it’s still a little chilly, so don’t put your jackets away just yet.
April
In April, the average high is usually around 69.4°, with a low around 44.6°. Toward the end of the month, we’ll start seeing frost-free days, making it a perfect time to start cultivating your garden — in April, Asheville gets an average of 4.17 inches of rain that your plants can drink up.
Pro tip: The plants at Asheville Botanical Gardens start showing off peak blooms in mid-April.
May
Historically, average highs in May are 76.3°, with an average low of 53.2°. Enjoy these moderate highs while they last, because June’s average temperatures heat up ~7°. The average UV index reaches 5 in May, so don’t slack on your sunscreen during your afternoon walk in the park .