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

How is the weather in Atlanta in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Atlanta the weather in October is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Atlanta in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 238 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 85 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
SunshineSunshine 238 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 68%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in October and which places have the best weather 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 Atlanta in October?

For visitors traveling to Atlanta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Atlanta.

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