Climate of Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Point-value climate at Atlanta (Georgia, United States of America). Population approximately 4,506,000.
Located in Georgia, United States of America, Atlanta has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 4,506,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.8°C / 42.4°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 83 mm / 3.3 in (October) to 141 mm / 5.6 in (March) — about 1294 mm / 50.9 in across the year. Atlanta is the capital of Georgia. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Atlanta's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8°C42.4°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| February | 8°C46.4°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| March | 12.5°C54.5°F | 141 mm5.6″ | — |
| April | 16.5°C61.7°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| May | 20.9°C69.6°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 24.7°C76.5°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 26.5°C79.7°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| September | 22.8°C73°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| October | 17°C62.6°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 11.8°C53.2°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| December | 7.5°C45.5°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Atlanta?
Atlanta does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Atlanta's warmest month is July at an average of 26.5°C / 79.7°F, and its driest month is October with about 83 mm / 3.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Atlanta?
Atlanta, in Georgia, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.8°C / 42.4°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1294 mm / 50.9 in, with the wettest month being March (141 mm / 5.6 in) and the driest October (83 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Atlanta in July?
The average temperature in Atlanta in July is 26.5°C / 79.7°F, with rainfall of about 127 mm / 5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Atlanta?
The driest month in Atlanta is October, with about 83 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17°C / 62.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Atlanta?
The wettest month in Atlanta is March, with approximately 141 mm / 5.6 in of average monthly rainfall.