Best time to visit Atlanta

The climate in Atlanta through the year

When to go

Atlanta scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in March–May and September–November, peaking at 88 out of 100 in October. A typical October day reaches 23°C and the night falls to 11°C, with rain on about 6 days and clear sky 47 % of the time. June and August are a fair alternative, with scores of 54–59. The lowest score is in January (34), when days are cool at around 12°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (32°C) is about 20 degrees warmer than a January day (12°C). Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 80 mm in October to 132 mm in December (about 1,310 mm in all). The air feels muggy in July and August.

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 10 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Atlanta scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): April–May and September–October, up to 81
• City break (15–25 °C): February–May and September–December, up to 88
• Hiking (10–22 °C): February–April and October–November, up to 76
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): October–April, up to 89

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Atlanta is the 19th warmest over the year and the 53rd wettest. It has 6 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In October, when Atlanta scores 88, Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area (230 km away) scores 82 and Cataloochee Ski Area (234 km away) scores 68. See where to go in October for the best destinations that month.