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Weather in August in Georgia

Planning a journey to Georgia this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Georgia in August?

Georgia is a region in the United States of America. August in Georgia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Dillard at 28°C and very warm in Donalsonville at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Donalsonville and 16°C in Dillard. In Georgia, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Adairsville with an average of 87 mm to heavy rainfall in Savannah with 214 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 258 hours of sunshine in Atlanta. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Georgia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Georgia's yearly weather, check out our Georgia climate page.

Where to go in Georgia in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Georgia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Georgia?

Atlanta

In August Atlanta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Atlanta
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<<   July July
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32°C 
21°C 
273 hours 
113 mm 
14 days 
32°C 
21°C 
258 hours 
119 mm 
14 days 
29°C 
18°C 
227 hours 
98 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Atlanta

Brunswick

In August Brunswick generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Brunswick
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<<   July July
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33°C 
23°C 
281 hours 
119 mm 
12 days 
33°C 
24°C 
261 hours 
194 mm 
15 days 
30°C 
22°C 
231 hours 
122 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Brunswick

Kingsland

In August Kingsland generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kingsland
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<<   July July
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33°C 
22°C 
281 hours 
158 mm 
16 days 
33°C 
22°C 
261 hours 
184 mm 
19 days 
30°C 
20°C 
231 hours 
137 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Kingsland

Waycross

In August Waycross generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Waycross
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<<   July July
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34°C 
22°C 
119 mm 
15 days 
34°C 
23°C 
169 mm 
18 days 
31°C 
20°C 
118 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Waycross

Jekyll Island

In August Jekyll Island generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Jekyll Island
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<<   July July
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32°C 
24°C 
281 hours 
95 mm 
13 days 
32°C 
24°C 
261 hours 
161 mm 
15 days 
30°C 
22°C 
231 hours 
121 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Jekyll Island

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Georgia, in the United States of America.

Is August the best time to visit Georgia?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Georgia with overall tolerable weather in Atlanta.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Atlanta. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.

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