United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Atlanta is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 117mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Atlanta is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 116mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Atlanta is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (45°F). Expect roughly 119mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Atlanta is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (53°F). Expect roughly 97mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Atlanta is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 90mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Atlanta is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (69°F). Expect roughly 115mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Atlanta is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 121mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Atlanta is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 109mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Atlanta is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 97mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Atlanta is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 83mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Atlanta is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 101mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Atlanta is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 116mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket