Macon (GA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Macon is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Macon, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Macon experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1207 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 161 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, October brings less rainfall, with 61 mm over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Macon Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Macon. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Macon.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Macon in the United States of America
During the months of March, 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 161 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 317 hours of sunshine.
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