August weather in Atlanta, GA
The average temperature in Atlanta in August is 79.3°F (69.4°F–89.1°F). Average precipitation: 3.98 inches.
August is a summer month in Atlanta, and is warmer than the annual average of 62.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 16m. For travel, August is hot.
Avg High
89.1°F
Avg Low
69.4°F
Precipitation
3.98 in
Daylight
13h 16m
August records in Atlanta
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 98.1°F (2010) | 61.0°F (2017) | 1.17 in (2018) |
| August 2 | 97.0°F (2012) | 64.9°F (2015) | 1.36 in (2018) |
| August 3 | 98.1°F (2006) | 66.0°F (2013) | 2.31 in (2025) |
| August 4 | 98.1°F (2006) | 64.9°F (2025) | 0.99 in (2011) |
| August 5 | 97.0°F (2007) | 64.9°F (2014) | 0.69 in (2004) |
| August 6 | 97.0°F (2007) | 63.0°F (2014) | 1.68 in (2006) |
| August 7 | 99.0°F (2007) | 62.1°F (2004) | 1.32 in (2005) |
| August 8 | 99.0°F (2007) | 57.9°F (2004) | 0.89 in (2014) |
| August 9 | 100.9°F (2007) | 59.0°F (2008) | 1.43 in (2014) |
| August 10 | 100.9°F (2007) | 63.0°F (2002) | 1.84 in (2006) |
| August 11 | 100.0°F (2007) | 61.0°F (2002) | 0.78 in (2005) |
| August 12 | 98.1°F (1999) | 61.0°F (2002) | 1.28 in (2004) |
| August 13 | 100.0°F (2007) | 57.9°F (2012) | 3.56 in (2005) |
| August 14 | 100.0°F (2007) | 55.9°F (2004) | 0.26 in (2020) |
| August 15 | 102.0°F (2007) | 62.1°F (2000) | 0.55 in (2002) |
| August 16 | 102.0°F (2007) | 63.0°F (2000) | 0.49 in (2009) |
| August 17 | 100.9°F (2007) | 63.0°F (2013) | 2.14 in (2021) |
| August 18 | 100.9°F (2000) | 64.0°F (2020) | 1.42 in (2015) |
| August 19 | 100.0°F (1999) | 64.0°F (2008) | 0.89 in (2015) |
| August 20 | 97.0°F (2007) | 64.9°F (2008) | 1.56 in (2006) |
| August 21 | 100.0°F (2007) | 62.1°F (2001) | 1.72 in (2020) |
| August 22 | 102.0°F (2007) | 59.0°F (2001) | 0.75 in (2006) |
| August 23 | 99.0°F (2007) | 61.0°F (2009) | 0.91 in (2015) |
| August 24 | 97.0°F (2007) | 60.1°F (2024) | 1.66 in (2016) |
| August 25 | 97.0°F (2023) | 59.0°F (2024) | 0.96 in (2008) |
| August 26 | 98.1°F (2011) | 59.0°F (2013) | 2.82 in (2010) |
| August 27 | 98.1°F (2023) | 55.0°F (2025) | 1.60 in (2001) |
| August 28 | 95.0°F (2024) | 59.0°F (2025) | 1.89 in (2023) |
| August 29 | 97.0°F (2024) | 60.1°F (2025) | 1.41 in (2001) |
| August 30 | 95.0°F (2024) | 59.0°F (2019) | 1.34 in (2020) |
| August 31 | 93.0°F (2016) | 61.0°F (2019) | 1.31 in (2000) |