Asheville Is 81°F — Escape to Cooler Weather This Weekend

Kingston (71°F) and Newport (74°F) look like strong fits for 65–70°F.

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Kingston, Ontario

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

77°F/ 66°F

Rain

61% chance · 0.15 in

Thu

79°F/ 61°F

Partly sunny

30% chance · 0.02 in

Fri

77°F/ 58°F

Partly sunny

10% chance ·

Sat

73°F/ 56°F

Partly sunny

20% chance · 0.02 in

Sun

75°F/ 53°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Kingston, Ontario Photo: Wikipedia · Kingston, Ontario

If I were leaving Asheville Friday afternoon, I'd look at Kingston (71°F) first.

The question

Where near Asheville has 65°F weather this weekend?

Weekend strip

Kingston 71°F · Newport 74°F · Manchester 74°F

Where to go

1. Kingston, Ontario

Kingston in Ontario is one of the clearer matches for patio weather on this weekend’s board — a 71°F high and 58°F low with only light rain on the books (~0.23 in).

Once the high sits near 71°F, Kingston becomes a food town as much as a weather town — patio dinners, casual spots, and a reason to linger after you’ve checked the forecast.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Kingston’s 71°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Where to eat

2. Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island Photo: Wikipedia · Newport, Rhode Island

Rank 2 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Newport (Rhode Island) lands near 74°F with only light rain on the books (~0.25 in), which is exactly the band people want for sit-outside terrace weather.

This is the kind of beach stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Newport’s 74°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Where to eat

3. Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire Photo: Wikipedia · Manchester, New Hampshire

If you’re scanning for current recommendations, put Manchester near the top of the list: weekend air around 74°F / 56°F, plus only light rain on the books (~0.17 in).

Once the high sits near 74°F, Manchester becomes a food town as much as a weather town — patio dinners, casual spots, and a reason to linger after you’ve checked the forecast.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Manchester’s 74°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Where to eat

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Kingston, Ontario71°F0.23"97%~677 mi
Newport, Rhode Island74°F0.25"91%~730 mi
Manchester, New Hampshire74°F0.17"91%~782 mi

What to pack

What to pack1
  • Rain is in the forecast — a compact shell or umbrella will save the day.
Packing checklist8
  • Closed-toe walking shoes — Better for cool temps and city miles
  • Compact umbrella — Showers are likely in the forecast
  • Light jacket or cardigan — Evenings and air-conditioned spaces
  • Rain jacket / shell — Stay dry without overheating
  • Waterproof shoes — Wet sidewalks and puddles
  • Sunglasses — Eye protection in bright conditions
  • Bug spray — Mosquitoes and ticks outdoors
  • Disposable poncho — Queue-friendly rain cover for parks

Bottom line

Start with Kingston (71°F). Compare the rest, then build the trip.

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Updated August 22, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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