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The best time to visit Atlanta

Month-by-month climate averages for Atlanta, GA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Atlanta is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Atlanta is warmest in August (highs near 90°F) and coldest in January (lows around 37°F), with roughly 55 inches of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and October.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Atlanta forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Atlanta weather by month

what to expect in Atlanta through the year

Here is Atlanta's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Atlanta by season.

Jan
54°
37°
Cool
Feb
62°
43°
Mild
Mar
65°
46°
Mild
Apr
72°
51°
Warm
May
79°
61°
Warm
Jun
87°
67°
Hot
Jul
89°
71°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
90°
70°
Hot
Sep
83°
65°
Warm
Oct
74°
54°
Warm
Nov
64°
47°
Mild
Dec
55°
38°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
The most comfortable time to visit Atlanta is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Atlanta?
August is the warmest month in Atlanta, averaging highs near 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Atlanta?
January is the coldest month in Atlanta, with lows around 37°F.
When is the rainy season in Atlanta?
The wettest month in Atlanta is usually July, out of roughly 55 inches of precipitation across the year.

Atlanta month by month