AI-generatedAtlanta at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,200 h
- Rain a year
- 1,159 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 320 m
Climate in Atlanta
Atlanta has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Atlanta is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, September – November
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:4119:05
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:26–08:15 · evening 18:31–19:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:26 · evening 19:20–19:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Atlanta in October?
In October, Atlanta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Atlanta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min07:41 – 19:05
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Atlanta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Atlanta, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Atlanta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Atlanta: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Atlanta has about 6 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Atlanta
How breezy and how cloudy Atlanta is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Atlanta typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Atlanta: mostly sunny, with about 6.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Atlanta
How often the day gets hot in Atlanta (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Atlanta has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Atlanta
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 91 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 36 | 11° | 1° | 4.7 h | 10 | 105 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 13° | 3° | 4.9 h | 10 | 107 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 17° | 6° | 5.7 h | 10 | 117 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 22° | 10° | 6.9 h | 9 | 94 |
| MayMay | 81 | 26° | 15° | 7.0 h | 10 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 29° | 20° | 7.2 h | 14 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 31° | 22° | 7.3 h | 15 | 105 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 30° | 21° | 6.7 h | 13 | 95 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 27° | 18° | 6.1 h | 8 | 94 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 22° | 12° | 6.0 h | 6 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 17° | 7° | 5.4 h | 8 | 91 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 12° | 3° | 4.2 h | 10 | 111 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
33.75° N, 84.39° W · 320 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Atlanta
The best time to visit Atlanta is from March to May and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is March with 117 mm.
Atlanta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Atlanta in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 17–26 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Atlanta in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Atlanta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Atlanta in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Atlanta
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Atlanta (score 85 and 82). Daytime highs are about the same. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 85better | 82 |
| Day high | 22° | 22° |
| Night low | 12° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 68 mmbetter | 94 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Atlanta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January11° · 5 h
In January, Atlanta is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in January50February13° · 5 h
In February, Atlanta is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in February72March17° · 6 h
In March, Atlanta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in March82April22° · 7 h
In April, Atlanta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in April81May26° · 7 h
In May, Atlanta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in May59June29° · 7 h
In June, Atlanta is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in June47July31° · 7 h
In July, Atlanta is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 105 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in July52August30° · 7 h
In August, Atlanta is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in August79September27° · 6 h
In September, Atlanta is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 94 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in September85October22° · 6 h
In October, Atlanta is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in October73November17° · 5 h
In November, Atlanta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Atlanta.
Atlanta in November42December12° · 4 h
In December, Atlanta is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Atlanta.
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Atlanta vs. Greenville
In October the holiday weather in Atlanta and Greenville is about equally good (score 85 vs. 85). During the day it is about as warm in Greenville as in Atlanta.
| in October | Atlanta | Greenville |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Atlanta ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Destin26°26°89
- 3Clearwater Beach26°27°89
- 4Sarasota28°27°89
- 5Mobile26°25°87
- 6St. Pete Beach27°27°86
- 7Baton Rouge26°86
- 8AtlantaThis page22°85
Planning a trip to Atlanta
Weather for your travel dates
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Atlanta in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Atlanta has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 85
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 39
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 40 min
- Distance
- 6,750 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Atlanta lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
The best time to visit Atlanta is from March to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Atlanta?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Atlanta?
Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is March with 117 mm. The driest month is October with 68 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Atlanta get?
Atlanta gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Atlanta?
A nonstop flight from London to Atlanta takes about 8 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,750 km.
When is hurricane season in Atlanta?
Atlanta lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Atlanta?
Atlanta has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 39.
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