Best time to visit Atlanta
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Atlanta
15 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Atlanta).
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90-Minute Guided Sightseeing Tour - 2
Midtown Atlanta Food & Cocktail Tour - 3
Martin Luther King Jr. History Walking Tour - 4
Guided Bike Tour in Atlanta with Snacks - 5
Lake Lanier Jet Ski Adventures: Guided or Go Your Own Way! - 6
Midtown Atlanta Food and Mystery Tour - 7
Reality ATL Restaurant Tour (Food Crawl) - 8
Atlanta Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - 9
90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta - 10
City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Bus Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop - 11
Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour - 12
2.5 Hour Atlanta Local Food + Victorian Cemetery Tour - 13
Atlanta Sightseeing Bus Tour - 14
1.5 Hour Southern Biscuits and Pimiento Cheese Cooking Class - 15
2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-On Biscuit Class
Last refreshed 2026-06-06.
Similar climatesRaleigh94% · Nashville94% · Williamsburg92%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Atlanta (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Atlanta's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3–12 | 8 | 12 | 127 | 10.6 | 66% | 21 | 154 | 3 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 5–15 | 12 | 12 | 146 | 12.2 | 65% | 22 | 141 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 8–19 | 17 | 11 | 127 | 11.5 | 63% | 21 | 186 | 6 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 10–22 | 20 | 10 | 96 | 9.6 | 56% | 20 | 233 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 15–26 | 26 | 12 | 115 | 9.6 | 58% | 19 | 247 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 20–30 | 32 | 13 | 134 | 10.3 | 58% | 17 | 255 | 8 | Quiet | 5 |
| Jul | 22–31 | 35 | 19 | 198 | 10.4 | 66% | 14 | 250 | 8 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 21–31 | 34 | 18 | 179 | 9.9 | 65% | 15 | 252 | 8 | Peak | 3 |
| Sep | 18–27 | 29 | 11 | 140 | 12.7 | 62% | 17 | 214 | 6 | Busy | 7 |
| Oct | 12–23 | 22 | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 60% | 17 | 215 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 8–17 | 15 | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 61% | 18 | 173 | 3 | Peak | 8 |
| Dec | 4–13 | 10 | 10 | 111 | 11.1 | 66% | 19 | 148 | 2 | Busy | 6 |
UV Index in Atlanta by Month
UV index in Atlanta peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
October
9/1012–23°C · 6 rain days (82h) · 215 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
April
9/1010–22°C (feels 20°C) · 10 rain days (96h) · 233 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
May
8/1015–26°C · 12 rain days (115h) · 247 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
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Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/103–12°C (feels 8°C) · 12 rain days (127h) · 154 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
February
6/105–15°C (feels 12°C) · 12 rain days (146h) · 141 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
March
7/108–19°C (feels 17°C) · 11 rain days (127h) · 186 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
June
5/1020–30°C (feels 32°C) · 13 rain days (134h) · 255 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
July
2/1022–31°C (feels 35°C) · 19 rain days (198h) · 250 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
3/1021–31°C (feels 34°C) · 18 rain days (179h) · 252 sun hours · 65% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
7/1018–27°C (feels 29°C) · 11 rain days (140h) · 214 sun hours · 62% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
November
8/108–17°C (feels 15°C) · 7 rain days (73h) · 173 sun hours · 61% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
December
6/104–13°C (feels 10°C) · 10 rain days (111h) · 148 sun hours · 66% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Atlanta
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
October is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 12–23°C (6 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, April, May.
What is the worst time to visit Atlanta?
July is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 22–31°C (19 rainy days).
Is Atlanta too hot in summer?
3 months (June, July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Atlanta?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Atlanta have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and October (climate 9/10, crowd index 44) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Atlanta by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 3, Feb 4, Mar 6, Apr 7, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Atlanta in July?
July is the peak UV month in Atlanta, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Atlanta on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, March, April, May, June, August, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Atlanta bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 9 months: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, December. The worst month is June with a typical-day mean of 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 24 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.