Best time to visit Atlanta
The best months to visit Atlanta are October, April and May, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
October, April and May score best for Atlanta weather:
- April23° / 11°CPeak spring: the Dogwood Festival fills Piedmont Park mid-month and patio season opens citywide. One of the two best months to visit.
- May27° / 16°CWarm and green with manageable humidity — last comfortable full-day-outdoors month before summer sets in.
- October23° / 12°CThe driest, most reliable month of the year — warm days, crisp nights, early fall color. The other best month to visit.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Atlanta weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 2° | 104 | 13 | 10h |
| February | 14° | 4° | 109 | 13 | 11h |
| March | 18° | 7° | 115 | 14 | 12h |
| AprilBest weather | 23° | 11° | 91 | 13 | 13h |
| MayBest weather | 27° | 16° | 74 | 15 | 14h |
| June | 30° | 20° | 98 | 19 | 14h |
| July | 31° | 22° | 107 | 22 | 14h |
| August | 31° | 22° | 98 | 20 | 14h |
| September | 28° | 18° | 90 | 14 | 13h |
| OctoberBest weather | 23° | 12° | 76 | 11 | 12h |
| November | 17° | 6° | 91 | 11 | 11h |
| December | 13° | 3° | 112 | 14 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Atlanta month by month
January
Atlanta in January: 11.6°C high, 1.6°C low, 104mm rain over 13 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
February
Atlanta in February: 14.1°C high, 3.6°C low, 108.7mm rain over 13 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
March
Atlanta in March: 18.2°C high, 7.1°C low, 114.7mm rain over 14 days, 11.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
AprilBest weather
Atlanta in April: 22.5°C high, 11°C low, 91.3mm rain over 13 days, 12.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
MayBest weather
Atlanta in May: 26.8°C high, 16°C low, 74.1mm rain over 15 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
June
Atlanta in June: 30°C high, 20.2°C low, 97.8mm rain over 19 days, 14.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Atlanta in July: 31.2°C high, 22°C low, 107.2mm rain over 22 days, 14.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
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August
Atlanta in August: 31°C high, 21.5°C low, 97.9mm rain over 20 days, 13.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Atlanta in September: 28°C high, 18.1°C low, 89.6mm rain over 14 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
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OctoberBest weather
Atlanta in October: 22.9°C high, 11.7°C low, 76mm rain over 11 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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November
Atlanta in November: 17.3°C high, 6°C low, 90.9mm rain over 11 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Atlanta in December: 13°C high, 3.3°C low, 112mm rain over 14 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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