Are you considering a trip to Atlanta in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 12 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 81 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Atlanta has good weather in April.
Average temperature in Atlanta in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Atlanta for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +73°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +41°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +70°F.
Is Atlanta warm or cold in April?
Atlanta is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +66°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +52°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Atlanta:
Climate in Atlanta in April
Atlanta weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+73°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+10°F
+25°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+91°F
+93°F
Rainfall
103 mm
81 mm
70 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
62%
63%
67%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
10
12
10
Cloudy days
7
6
6
Rainy days
11
9
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as good as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +66°F to +73°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 103 mm to 81 mm.Humidity rises from 62% to 63%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 10 to 12.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Atlanta in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Atlanta is gradually decreasing during April, going from 7 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Atlanta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 43%, leading to total precipitation of around 149 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Atlanta wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Atlanta?
This is the weather in Atlanta in April 2023:
1 April
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+80°F
2 April
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+74°F
3 April
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+66°F
4 April
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+78°F
5 April
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+85°F
6 April
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+82°F
7 April
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+78°F
8 April
🌫️
+62°F
9 April
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+65°F
10 April
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+65°F
11 April
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+72°F
12 April
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+77°F
13 April
🌧️
+72°F
14 April
🌧️
+70°F
15 April
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+79°F
16 April
🌧️
+75°F
17 April
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+69°F
18 April
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+80°F
19 April
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+83°F
20 April
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+83°F
21 April
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+79°F
22 April
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+73°F
23 April
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+68°F
24 April
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+68°F
25 April
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+71°F
26 April
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+67°F
27 April
🌧️
+60°F
28 April
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+78°F
29 April
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+74°F
30 April
🌫️
+70°F
In April 2023 Atlanta had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Atlanta climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Atlanta in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+69°F) and the highest in 2016 (+75°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 534 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2043 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Atlanta in April:
Is April a good time to visit Atlanta?
April is a really good time to go to Atlanta. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Atlanta.
Can you sunbathe in Atlanta in April?
April is warm in Atlanta. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Atlanta rainy in April?
Atlanta is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Atlanta in April?
The amount of sunny days in Atlanta during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Atlanta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.