Best Time to Visit Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Atlanta.
Atlanta does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 26.5°C / 79.7°F) and driest (October, 83 mm / 3.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April–June and August–November; the wetter half falls in July and December–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 5.8°C / 42.4°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in July, with rainfall from 83 mm / 3.3 in (October) to 141 mm / 5.6 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Atlanta's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| June | 24.7°C76.5°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 22.8°C73°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
No month at Atlanta matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
Atlanta doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on October (driest, ~83 mm / 3.3 in) and July (warmest, 26.5°C / 79.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Atlanta?
The rainy season at Atlanta, Georgia runs through July and December–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 104 mm / 4.1 in. The wettest single month is March (141 mm / 5.6 in).
What is the driest month in Atlanta?
The driest month in Atlanta is October, averaging about 83 mm / 3.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17°C / 62.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Atlanta?
The least comfortable months for travel to Atlanta — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 141 mm / 5.6 in in March, and the coldest month averages 5.8°C / 42.4°F.
Is Atlanta climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Atlanta figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Atlanta specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.