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The best time to visit Atlanta is May
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 34℃ (93℉) in Atlanta. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as -3℃ (26℉) at night.
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Atlanta are usually in July, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. The wet season in Atlanta usually falls during the months surrounding August each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to Atlanta, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.
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Atlanta seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Atlanta as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Atlanta is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Atlanta
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Atlanta for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Atlanta climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Atlanta for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Atlanta in January
- Average temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Atlanta in February
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Atlanta in March
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Atlanta in April
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in April, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Atlanta in May
- Average temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Atlanta in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Atlanta in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Atlanta in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Atlanta in September
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Atlanta in October
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Atlanta in November
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Atlanta in December
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Atlanta in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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