Best weather in the south? (living in, beaches, cities)

[Localtourist23]

Southern states and cities are usually known for hot, humid summers and wet, grey winters. Now, I dont mind either of these, but i do prefer hot>cold and I love sunshine, but the relentless sauna effect of places like Houston, NOLA, and Miami are worrisome. Id like to leave smaller microclimates(such as Asheville) out of this and focus on big cities. So, from your experience, where is the best weather in the south? Some cities for example are...
Austin
Nashville
Raleigh
Savannah
Louisville
Tampa
Little Rock
Memphis
Atlanta
Charlotte
Chattanooga
Miami

Thanks all.

[kyle19125]

By eliminating the smaller city "micro-climates" you're more/less left with a whole bunch of the same.

[citidata18]

Originally Posted by Localtourist23

Southern states and cities are usually known for hot, humid summers and wet, grey winters. Now, I dont mind either of these, but i do prefer hot>cold and I love sunshine, but the relentless sauna effect of places like Houston, NOLA, and Miami are worrisome. Id like to leave smaller microclimates(such as Asheville) out of this and focus on big cities. So, from your experience, where is the best weather in the south? Some cities for example are...
Austin
Nashville
Raleigh
Savannah
Louisville
Tampa
Little Rock
Memphis
Atlanta
Charlotte
Chattanooga
Miami

Thanks all.

I disagree with Southern winters being grey. You haven't experienced really grey winters until you've lived in Seattle/Portland or down wind of the Great Lakes.

That said, you might prefer places in the SW like Las Vegas or Phoenix. Personally, I don't mind the humidity, as it makes the weather more exciting.

[Tall Traveler]

Asheville gives you a milder 4 season climate and would be my choice. Greenville, SC is a bit warmer but still quite pleasant for a southern and eastern USA climate.

[Deeman804]

I am able to stand the humidity as long as I can wear shorts and casual clothes. Because of that, I like the Florida cities’ weather like Tampa and Miami because it never gets Houston/New Orleans hot in the summer but gets “spring-like weather” with slightly lower humidity in the winter.

[BusinessManIT]

McAllen, Texas. Hot in the summer but is a dry heat in this semi-arid area. Winters are nice, usually sunny with high temperatures in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Almost like having summer year round. No snow, no ice, no freezing rain, no slipping and sliding down the highway. Plenty of beaches to use year round at South Padre Island just about an hour away.

[march2]

As one living in the South, there are many variations in climates. The "best" can be a bit subjective from person to person. But the most moderate climate without real extremes is the Appalachian zone from Asheville/Knoxville region up through the Roanoke/Charlottesville area.

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

Originally Posted by march2

As one living in the South, there are many variations in climates. The "best" can be a bit subjective from person to person. But the most moderate climate without real extremes is the Appalachian zone from Asheville/Knoxville region up through the Roanoke/Charlottesville area.

I'd argue the North Carolina barrier islands better fit that

[march2]

Originally Posted by FirebirdCamaro1220

I'd argue the North Carolina barrier islands better fit that

Though I do love the Outer Banks area, it can get pretty humid during the Summer and is hurricane/flood prone. "Best" can be a bit subjective sometimes.