Atlanta Weather

Situated on the Piedmont Plateau at a height of somewhere between 741 and 1,056 feet above sea level, Atlanta enjoys a climate somewhat cooler than other southern cities and also experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the four seasons.

Winter

Winters stretch from mid-November to mid-March and temperatures can fall dramatically with occasional snowfall. Average daily temperatures are around 6 or 7°C. Rainfall during the winter is no greater than during the rest of the year although there can be freak rainstorms so it is advisable to take both warm and waterproof clothing if visiting the city during the winter months.

Spring and summer

Summers last from June to September and can be very hot and humid with temperatures regularly hitting 31°C. Afternoon storms are common during July and visitors planning visits during this period are advised to pack appropriate clothing.

Spring (mid-March to early June) and autumn (mid-September to early November) are the best times to visit Atlanta as the temperature is tolerable.

Average Temperature (°C)

50 38 25 12 0

Jan 5.0

Feb 7.1

Mar 11.9

Apr 16.3

May 20.6

Jun 24.4

Jul 26.0

Aug 25.6

Sep 22.6

Oct 16.8

Nov 11.7

Dec 6.9

Rainfall (mm)

150 112 75 38 0

Jan 143.6

Feb 136.8

Mar 148.5

Apr 131.5

May 114.3

Jun 105.3

Jul 144.6

Aug 110.4

Sep 84.4

Oct 92.9

Nov 103.2

Dec 121.0