City in Georgia, United States
Atlanta weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Atlanta
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Jun–Aug is hot and humid with storms; Dec–Feb is cool with occasional ice. Spring pollen is heavy.
Atlanta weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan11°103 mm
- Feb13°119 mm
- Mar17°120 mm
- Apr22°100 mm
- May27°95 mm
- Jun30°108 mm
- Jul32°118 mm
- Aug32°100 mm
- Sep29°92 mm
- Oct24°83 mm
- Nov17°94 mm
- Dec12°130 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C51°F | -1°C31°F | 103 mm | 82% | Cold |
| February | 13°C55°F | 1°C34°F | 119 mm | 82% | Cool |
| March | 17°C63°F | 5°C41°F | 120 mm | 81% | Cool |
| April | 22°C72°F | 10°C49°F | 100 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| May | 27°C80°F | 14°C58°F | 95 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| June | 30°C87°F | 19°C66°F | 108 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| July | 32°C90°F | 21°C69°F | 118 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C90°F | 20°C68°F | 100 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| September | 29°C84°F | 17°C62°F | 92 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| October | 24°C74°F | 10°C51°F | 83 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| November | 17°C63°F | 4°C39°F | 94 mm | 74% | Cool |
| December | 12°C54°F | 1°C34°F | 130 mm | 82% | Cool |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Scottsdale | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Atlanta?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Jun–Aug is hot and humid with storms; Dec–Feb is cool with occasional ice. Spring pollen is heavy.
When is the rainy season in Atlanta?
Rain peaks in December with about 130 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Atlanta?
July, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).
How cold does Atlanta get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -1°C (31°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- MARTA
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Discover Atlanta
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.