Best Time to Visit Atlanta
United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Atlanta are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Atlanta sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in January (around 12°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1281mm — July is typically the wettest month (~121mm) and October the driest (~83mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 2°C | 117mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 15° / 4°C | 116mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 19° / 7°C | 119mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 23° / 11°C | 97mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 27° / 16°C | 90mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 31° / 20°C | 115mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 32° / 22°C | 121mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 32° / 22°C | 109mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 29° / 19°C | 97mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 24° / 13°C | 83mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 18° / 7°C | 101mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 13° / 4°C | 116mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Atlanta?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Atlanta are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Atlanta?
- July is typically the hottest month in Atlanta, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Atlanta?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 121mm of precipitation.