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Atlanta weather in January (Georgia, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Atlanta in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Atlanta includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 0°C. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Atlanta in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 164 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Atlanta. May, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Atlanta climate page with graphs.

 

Atlanta, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 164 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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