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Atlanta Weather by Month

Best time to visit Atlanta
March–May
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
32.2°C average high
Wettest month
Jul
123.7mm
Coolest month
Jan
12.2°C average high
Peak comfort score
84
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 12.2°0.6°102.7mm 10.652
February 14.8°2.5°104mm 10.562
March 19.2°6.2°116.1mm 10.676
April 23.5°9.9°93.9mm 9.282
May 27.4°14.9°92.2mm 1078
June 30.9°19.3°93mm 11.861
July 32.2°21.3°123.7mm 12.654
August 32°21°97.6mm 11.158
September 28.9°17.4°93mm 8.575
October 23.8°10.9°78.5mm 884
November 18.3°5.2°87.2mm 8.578
December 13.7°2.4°110.1mm 10.559

Averages from ATLANTA FULTON CO AIRPORT, GA US, 13km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Atlanta averages a daily high of 12.2°C with nights around 0.6°C. Expect roughly 10.6 wet days totalling 102.7mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

February

February in Atlanta averages a daily high of 14.8°C with nights around 2.5°C. Expect roughly 10.5 wet days totalling 104mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

March

March in Atlanta averages a daily high of 19.2°C with nights around 6.2°C. Expect roughly 10.6 wet days totalling 116.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

April

April in Atlanta averages a daily high of 23.5°C with nights around 9.9°C. Expect roughly 9.2 wet days totalling 93.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Atlanta averages a daily high of 27.4°C with nights around 14.9°C. Expect roughly 10 wet days totalling 92.2mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Atlanta averages a daily high of 30.9°C with nights around 19.3°C. Expect roughly 11.8 wet days totalling 93mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Atlanta averages a daily high of 32.2°C with nights around 21.3°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 123.7mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

August

August in Atlanta averages a daily high of 32°C with nights around 21°C. Expect roughly 11.1 wet days totalling 97.6mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Atlanta averages a daily high of 28.9°C with nights around 17.4°C. Expect roughly 8.5 wet days totalling 93mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Atlanta averages a daily high of 23.8°C with nights around 10.9°C. Expect roughly 8 wet days totalling 78.5mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Atlanta averages a daily high of 18.3°C with nights around 5.2°C. Expect roughly 8.5 wet days totalling 87.2mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

December

December in Atlanta averages a daily high of 13.7°C with nights around 2.4°C. Expect roughly 10.5 wet days totalling 110.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Atlanta peaks at 84.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Atlanta?

Based on 30 years of records, March–May scores highest for comfort in Atlanta, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Atlanta?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 32.2°C.

What is the wettest month in Atlanta?

July is the wettest, averaging 123.7mm of rain across roughly 12.6 wet days.

How cold does Atlanta get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 12.2°C.

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