Winter
Dec → Feb12 to 15°
nights 2 to 4°
- 8 rainy days · 116 mm
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
- Jan12°not recommended
- Feb15°not recommended
- Mar19°fair
- Apr23°recommended
- May27°recommended
- Jun31°fair
- Jul32°not recommended
- Aug32°fair
- Sep29°recommended
- Oct24°recommended
- Nov18°fair
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Atlanta, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 2° | 117 mm | 9 d | |
| February | 15° | 4° | 116 mm | 8 d | |
| March | 19° | 7° | 119 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 23° | 11° | 97 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| May | 27° | 16° | 90 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| June | 31° | 20° | 115 mm | 9 d | |
| July | 32° | 22° | 121 mm | 9 d | |
| August | 32° | 22° | 109 mm | 8 d | |
| September | 29° | 19° | 97 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| October | 24° | 13° | 83 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| November | 18° | 7° | 101 mm | 7 d | |
| December | 13° | 4° | 116 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Atlanta, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Atlanta Hartsfield Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May19 to 27°
nights 7 to 16°
- 7 rainy days · 102 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug31 to 32°
nights 20 to 22°
- 9 rainy days · 115 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov18 to 29°
nights 7 to 19°
- 6 rainy days · 94 mm
Book early for April to May and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Atlanta, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h22 of daylight, in December 9h56, a difference of 4h27.
10h09Jan
10h56Feb
11h53Mar
12h59Apr
13h53May
14h22Jun
14h11Jul
13h23Aug
12h20Sep
11h17Oct
10h22Nov
9h56Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Atlanta Hartsfield Airport" (33.63°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Atlanta, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Long days: June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended12°2° at night
- 117 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended15°4° at night
- 116 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair19°7° at night
- 119 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended23°11° at night
- 97 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended27°16° at night
- 90 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair31°20° at night
- 115 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended32°22° at night
- 121 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair32°22° at night
- 109 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended29°19° at night
- 97 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended24°13° at night
- 83 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair18°7° at night
- 101 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°4° at night
- 116 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 12 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (117 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 15 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (116 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (119 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 97 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 90 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 31 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (115 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (121 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (109 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 29 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 97 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 83 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 101 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (116 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
April to May and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 23 to 29 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Atlanta Hartsfield Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Atlanta?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 121 mm over 9 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Atlanta Hartsfield Airport).
What is the hottest month in Atlanta?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Atlanta Hartsfield Airport).
What is the coldest month in Atlanta?
January, with 12 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Atlanta Hartsfield Airport).
What is the driest month in Atlanta?
October: 83 mm over 5 days of rain, against 121 mm in July, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Atlanta?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in March: 19 °C in the afternoon, 7 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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