For comfortable sightseeing weather, visit Atlanta in April, May or October. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals show highs of 73.8°F in April, 81.1°F in May and 74.4°F in October, while July reaches 90.1°F and January averages 54.0°F. Rain is steady, 3.28–4.75 inches in every month, and snow is rare (1.0 inch in January).
Month-by-month climate table
| Month | Normal high | Normal low | Normal precipitation | Normal snowfall | Dated events (verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54.0°F | 35.6°F | 4.59 in | 1.0 in | — |
| February | 58.2°F | 38.9°F | 4.55 in | 0.4 in | — |
| March | 65.9°F | 45.3°F | 4.68 in | 0.4 in | — |
| April | 73.8°F | 52.5°F | 3.81 in | 0.0 in | — |
| May | 81.1°F | 61.3°F | 3.56 in | 0.0 in | — |
| June | 87.1°F | 68.6°F | 4.54 in | 0.0 in | — |
| July | 90.1°F | 71.8°F | 4.75 in | 0.0 in | — |
| August | 89.0°F | 71.3°F | 4.30 in | 0.0 in | — |
| September | 83.9°F | 65.9°F | 3.82 in | 0.0 in | — |
| October | 74.4°F | 54.9°F | 3.28 in | 0.0 in | — |
| November | 64.1°F | 44.2°F | 3.98 in | 0.0 in | Atlanta Track Club 10 Miler and MADD 5K, Nov 7; Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, Nov 26, 2026 |
| December | 56.2°F | 38.4°F | 4.57 in | 0.4 in | Eastside Beltline 12K-3K, Dec 5, 2026 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (USW00013874), retrieved October 16, 2026. Normals are 30-year averages; actual weather varies. Race dates are from Atlanta Track Club.
How to choose your month
- Warmest: June–August (highs 87.1–90.1°F).
- Mild: April (73.8°F), October (74.4°F) and November (64.1°F).
- Winter: December–February highs are 54.0–58.2°F; normal snowfall is at most 1.0 inch (January).
- Rain: there is no dry month: normal precipitation is 3.28–4.75 inches every month.
Limits of this guide
Normals describe typical conditions, not forecasts. We have no verified dataset for crowds or hotel prices by month, so this page makes no price claims. Use the National Weather Service for forecasts.