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What’s the climate like in Atlanta?

The current climate in Atlanta features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Atlanta in recent years was 37°C in June 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2014.

On average, Atlanta gets 1295 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Atlanta?

The best time to visit Atlanta for sunny weather is March, May through July and September through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Atlanta. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Atlanta

The climate table of Atlanta shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 12 16 20 23 27 31 32 32 29 24 18 15
Temp. min (°C) 2 5 9 12 17 21 23 22 20 14 7 6
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Precipitation (mm) 119 120 102 129 89 111 106 128 71 89 92 139
Snow (cm) 0,7 0,4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,6
UV Index 4 4 6 6 8 7 7 7 7 6 5 4

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 24°C
  • Highest temperature: 32°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 1295 mm per year, averaging 108 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 1,7 cm per year
  • Driest months: 71 mm in September, 89 mm in May and October
  • Wettest months: 139 mm in December, 129 mm in April and 128 mm in August

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

Average Temperature per Month in Atlanta

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Atlanta, Georgia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Atlanta, Georgia,

Average Precipitation per Month in Atlanta

This graph shows how much rainfall Atlanta, Georgia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Atlanta, Georgia,

Average Snowfall per Month in Atlanta

This graph shows how much snow Atlanta, Georgia, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Atlanta, Georgia,

Average UV Index per Month in Atlanta

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Atlanta, Georgia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Atlanta, Georgia,

Yearly Temperature in Atlanta

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Atlanta, Georgia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Atlanta, Georgia,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Atlanta

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Atlanta, Georgia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Atlanta, Georgia,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Atlanta

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Atlanta, Georgia, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Atlanta, Georgia,

Weather experiences in Atlanta

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Average weather in Atlanta by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Atlanta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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