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Atlanta (GA) Climate by Month

The city of Atlanta enjoys a mild humid subtropical climate throughout the year. Visitors to Atlanta during springtime will enjoy warm weather and a fairly dry season, with daytime temperatures that can reach 28°C.

In summer, visitors to Atlanta experience warm and humid weather, with July being the hottest month when daytime temperatures can reach around 32°C. July can also have wet weather, with occasional thunderstorms. The city can be a bit busy during this period so it is recommended to book a place to stay in advance if you are planning to visit in Summer.

Winter in Atlanta runs from November through to March and the coldest months are December, January and February, when daytime temperatures are around 12°C and nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing. December through April can see wet weather and a chilly climate. Even snowfall may also occur during this season, usually between December and January.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Atlanta (Georgia), the United States of America. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Forecast for Atlanta (GA)

Sat   Nov 02
26°C | 15°C
NW 11 km/h
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Nov 03
22°C | 17°C
E 22 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Nov 04
21°C | 16°C
E 22 km/h
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Atlanta in the United States of America

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Atlanta?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Atlanta?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Atlanta?
    December tops the wettest month list with 144 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Atlanta?
    June is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Atlanta?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.

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