Climate normals · 1970–2000
Atlanta Climate
Atlanta is a city in United States (GA) with a population of about 510,823. Its average annual temperature is 16.6°C (62°F), with roughly 1286 mm of rain per year.
16.6°C
Avg Temp
1286
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Atlanta Climate
Atlanta has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F) and receives about 1286 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.6°C
Avg Temp
1286
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 42° | 126 mm |
| February | 8° / 46° | 120 mm |
| March | 12° / 54° | 141 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 101 mm |
| May | 21° / 70° | 104 mm |
| June | 25° / 76° | 94 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 127 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 95 mm |
| September | 23° / 73° | 95 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 82 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 96 mm |
| December | 8° / 46° | 105 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Atlanta
The most comfortable months to visit Atlanta are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Atlanta are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Atlanta, United States has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C and about 1286 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Atlanta average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.