Winter
Dec → Feb16 to 18°
nights 4 to 6°
- 7 rainy days · 79 mm
When is the best time to visit Savannah?
- Jan16°not recommended
- Feb18°fair
- Mar22°recommended
- Apr26°recommended
- May29°recommended
- Jun32°fair
- Jul34°not recommended
- Aug33°not recommended
- Sep30°fair
- Oct26°recommended
- Nov21°recommended
- Dec18°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Savannah, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 4° | 83 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 18° | 6° | 71 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 22° | 9° | 89 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| April | 26° | 13° | 86 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| May | 29° | 17° | 92 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| June | 32° | 22° | 169 mm | 10 d | |
| July | 34° | 23° | 146 mm | 10 d | |
| August | 33° | 23° | 139 mm | 10 d | |
| September | 30° | 21° | 111 mm | 8 d | |
| October | 26° | 15° | 95 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| November | 21° | 9° | 61 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| December | 18° | 6° | 82 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in Savannah, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Savannah) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May22 to 29°
nights 9 to 17°
- 6 rainy days · 89 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug32 to 34°
nights 22 to 23°
- 10 rainy days · 151 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov21 to 30°
nights 9 to 21°
- 6 rainy days · 89 mm
Book early for March to May and October to November
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 Savannah, 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 14h14 of daylight, in December 10h03, a difference of 4h11.
10h16Jan
11hFeb
11h54Mar
12h56Apr
13h47May
14h14Jun
14h03Jul
13h19Aug
12h19Sep
11h19Oct
10h28Nov
10h03Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Savannah" (32.13°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Savannah, month by month
| 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, 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 recommended16°4° at night
- 83 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair18°6° at night
- 71 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended22°9° at night
- 89 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended26°13° at night
- 86 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended29°17° at night
- 92 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair32°22° at night
- 169 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended34°23° at night
- 146 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended33°23° at night
- 139 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair30°21° at night
- 111 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended26°15° at night
- 95 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended21°9° at night
- 61 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair18°6° at night
- 82 mm · 7 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 16 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 83 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 71 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 89 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 26 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Rain stays light: 86 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 29 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 92 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (169 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (146 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (139 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 30 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 26 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 95 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 61 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 82 mm over 7 days. 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 Savannah?
March to May and October to November: over these months, average highs range from 21 to 29 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Savannah).
Which month should you avoid in Savannah?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 146 mm over 10 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Savannah).
What is the hottest month in Savannah?
July, with 34 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Savannah).
What is the coldest month in Savannah?
January, with 16 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Savannah).
What is the driest month in Savannah?
November: 61 mm over 5 days of rain, against 169 mm in June, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Savannah?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in March: 22 °C in the afternoon, 9 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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