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

What's the typical weather in Atlanta for October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During October, Atlanta experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 23°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 11°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 238 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 238 hours  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Atlanta.

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