Weather
Weather in Atlanta by month
The best time to visit is April–June and September–October, with average highs of 22–30°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 32°C by day) and January the coolest (-1°C at night); December is the wettest (around 133 mm of rain) and October the driest. Nights fall below freezing in January.
Atlanta weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr★ | May★ | Jun★ | Jul | Aug | Sept★ | Oct★ | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 10° -1° | 12° 1° | 17° 5° | 22° 10° | 26° 15° | 30° 19° | 32° 21° | 32° 20° | 29° 17° | 23° 10° | 17° 4° | 12° 1° |
| Rain (mm) | 107 | 118 | 119 | 100 | 102 | 109 | 121 | 101 | 95 | 88 | 99 | 133 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Atlanta month by month
January
10°/ -1°Chilly
107 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Good trips this month
Chilly and some rain: around 10°C by day and -1°C at night, with about 107 mm of rain.
February
12°/ 1°Cool
118 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 12°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 118 mm of rain.
March
17°/ 5°Cool
119 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 17°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 119 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
April
22°/ 10°Mild
100 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 22°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 100 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
26°/ 15°Warm
102 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 26°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 102 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
30°/ 19°Hot
109 mm · some rainPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and some rain: around 30°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 109 mm of rain.
July
32°/ 21°Hot
121 mm · some rainPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and some rain: around 32°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 121 mm of rain.
August
32°/ 20°Hot
101 mm · some rainPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen · umbrella
Good trips this month
Hot and some rain: around 32°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 101 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
29°/ 17°Warm
95 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 29°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 95 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
October
23°/ 10°Mild
88 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 23°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 88 mm of rain.
- This month
November
17°/ 4°Cool
99 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 17°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 99 mm of rain.
December
12°/ 1°Cool
133 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 12°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 133 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Atlanta
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
What's the weather like in Atlanta in November?
Cool and some rain: around 17°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 99 mm of rain. Pack: Jacket and a sweater, umbrella.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Atlanta?
March–April and October–November: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for hiking in Atlanta?
March–April and October–November: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Atlanta?
July: average highs of about 32°C and lows of 21°C.
Which month has the most rain in Atlanta?
How cold does Atlanta get?
In January, the coolest month, days average 10°C and nights -1°C. Nights fall below freezing in January.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Atlanta Travel Guide