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When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
In general the best time to visit Atlanta is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in August and it has 7 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Atlanta in different months
This is the average weather in Atlanta for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +88°F during July.
Climate in Atlanta
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Atlanta for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +75°F | +81°F | +88°F | +91°F | +93°F | +106°F | +104°F | +100°F | +97°F | +97°F | +82°F | +77°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +54°F | +57°F | +66°F | +73°F | +81°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +82°F | +73°F | +64°F | +55°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -8°F | +7°F | +10°F | +25°F | +39°F | +48°F | +59°F | +55°F | +41°F | +28°F | +19°F | +1°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 67 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 70 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 87 | 91 | 103 | 81 | 70 | 84 | 97 | 85 | 80 | 69 | 80 | 88 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Atlanta during the whole year:
The hottest month in Atlanta is August with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +36°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Atlanta looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Atlanta is September with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 62%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Atlanta during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 69 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 11 rainy days and 103 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Atlanta during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 2 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Atlanta:
What is the hottest month in Atlanta?
The hottest month in Atlanta is August with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Atlanta?
The coldest month in Atlanta is January with minimum temperatures of +36°F.
Is Atlanta worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Atlanta in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +88°F and 7 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Atlanta?
if you're looking to visit Atlanta when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, July, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being October with only 69 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Atlanta
Source of the data
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.