Best time to visit Atlanta, GA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Atlanta runs from March through June — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
53.7°F
Low
33.5°F
Precip
4.25 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 59m

February Cool
High
58.4°F
Low
36.6°F
Precip
4.34 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 47m

March Good
High
65.8°F
Low
42.9°F
Precip
4.53 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Good
High
73.9°F
Low
49.5°F
Precip
3.61 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 51m

May Good
High
81.2°F
Low
58.4°F
Precip
3.64 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 45m

June Good
High
87.1°F
Low
66.6°F
Precip
3.84 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 12m

July Wet
High
90.0°F
Low
70.2°F
Precip
5.01 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 2m

August Hot
High
89.1°F
Low
69.4°F
Precip
3.98 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 16m

September Good
High
83.9°F
Low
63.0°F
Precip
3.36 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Excellent
High
74.5°F
Low
51.3°F
Precip
3.59 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 8m

November Good
High
64.0°F
Low
40.7°F
Precip
3.77 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 13m

December Cool
High
55.9°F
Low
36.0°F
Precip
4.21 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 46m

Looking for similar climates? See Atlanta's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.