When to visit
Atlanta?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Atlanta
State of Georgia · United States of America

The best time to visit Atlanta is April, May, October, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
68

Good climate

🌦Humid

Temperature
20–30°C
Pleasant nights
Feels like
21–33°C
Slightly humid
Precipitation
117mm
Heavy downpours · 12 days
Sunshine
11.1h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
72%
Slightly humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
100
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun100JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score243967777568466074816733
ClimateColdColdCool & rainyCool & rainyHumidHumidHot & rainyRainyHumidHumidMildCold
Temperature2–11°C5–15°C8–18°C11–22°C16–26°C20–30°C22–31°C21–30°C19–28°C13–23°C7–17°C5–13°C
Feels like-2–8°C1–12°C5–16°C8–21°C16–27°C21–33°C25–35°C24–34°C20–30°C12–23°C4–15°C1–11°C
Precipitation134mm
10 days
148mm
12 days
125mm
10 days
119mm
9 days
123mm
10 days
117mm
12 days
179mm
15 days
150mm
14 days
128mm
10 days
93mm
8 days
97mm
8 days
136mm
11 days
Sunshine6.7h
☀︎ 66%
6.3h
☀︎ 58%
8.1h
☀︎ 67%
10.1h
☀︎ 77%
10.8h
☀︎ 77%
11.1h
☀︎ 78%
11.1h
☀︎ 78%
10.8h
☀︎ 81%
9.9h
☀︎ 80%
8.8h
☀︎ 78%
7.5h
☀︎ 72%
5.8h
☀︎ 58%
WindW · 21 km/hW · 21 km/hW · 21 km/hSW · 20 km/hS · 17 km/hSW · 16 km/hW · 14 km/hSE · 14 km/hNE · 15 km/hNE · 17 km/hN · 18 km/hW · 19 km/h
Humidity (%)72%72%70%67%69%72%76%76%72%72%72%76%
Day length10.2h11.0h12.0h13.0h13.9h14.4h14.1h13.4h12.4h11.3h10.4h9.9h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dragon Con
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Atlanta Pride Festival
Music Midtown
Stone Mountain Christmas
Inman Park Festival
Piedmont Park Arts Festival
SweetWater 420 Fest
Events & Festivals
  • Dragon ConculturalSignature event
    September· 500k+ visitors

    Dragon Con is one of the world's largest multi-genre pop culture conventions, drawing tens of thousands of fans to downt…

  • Atlanta Dogwood Festivalfestival
    April· 50k+ visitors

    Held annually in Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival celebrates spring with art, music, and family fun amidst bl…

  • Atlanta Pride Festivalcultural
    October· 50k+ visitors

    Atlanta Pride is one of the largest and oldest Pride celebrations in the Southeast, featuring a parade, festival, and nu…

  • Music Midtownfestival
    September· 50k+ visitors

    Music Midtown is a premier music festival held in Piedmont Park, featuring a diverse lineup of major artists across mult…

  • Stone Mountain Christmasholiday
    November, December· 50k+ visitors

    Stone Mountain Christmas transforms Stone Mountain Park into a winter wonderland with millions of lights, festive shows,…

  • Inman Park Festivalfestival
    April· 5k+ visitors

    The Inman Park Festival is one of Atlanta's oldest and most beloved neighborhood festivals, featuring a parade, home tou…

  • Piedmont Park Arts Festivalfestival
    August· 5k+ visitors

    The Piedmont Park Arts Festival showcases over 250 artists, live music, and food vendors in Atlanta's iconic Piedmont Pa…

  • SweetWater 420 Festfestival
    April· 5k+ visitors

    The SweetWater 420 Fest combines live music, craft beer, and environmental awareness in a lively outdoor setting. Held i…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Atlanta?

The best time to visit Atlanta is October, April, May, September, with temperatures between 11 °C and 28 °C. The best month is October. October is high season.

What is the weather like in Atlanta?

Atlanta has a climate with an overall score of 5.9/10. Annual temperatures range from 2 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Atlanta?

The hottest month in Atlanta is July, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 22 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Atlanta?

The rainiest month in Atlanta is July, with an average of 179 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Atlanta?

Peak season in Atlanta is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Atlanta?

Atlanta does not have a clearly defined shoulder season based on available data.