Best time to visit Savannah
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.
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 Savannah
22 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Savannah).
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Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour - 2
Guided Savannah Civil War History Walking Tour - 3
2-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour - 4
Golf Cart Tours, Bonaventure Cemetery Savannah Cruzers - 5
Savannah Historic District Tour by The Wandering Historians - 6
True South Lunch Tour - 7
2 Hours Savannah Architectural Tour - 8
Savannah Historic District Walking Tour - 9
Savannah Historic Downtown Donut & Sweet Treats Adventure - 10
"Savannah for Morons" Comedy Trolley Tour - 11
1-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah - 12
Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour - 13
True Crime Pub Crawl - the Original Savannah Murder Tour - 14
Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour - 15
Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Transportation - 16
Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour - 17
Spirits and Scoundrels Adults Only Savannah Ghost Tour | 10pm - 18
2-Hour Explore Savannah Bike Tour - 19
Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour - 20
Savannah Supernatural Haunted Walking Tour - 21
60-Minute Guided Segway History Tour of Savannah - 22
Bonaventure Cemetery Scenic History Art Symbols and Film Tour
Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Savannah (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 Savannah'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 | 7–17 | 14 | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 65% | 19 | 178 | 3 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 9–19 | 17 | 10 | 94 | 9.4 | 66% | 19 | 164 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 12–22 | 21 | 10 | 96 | 9.6 | 62% | 20 | 207 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 14–25 | 24 | 8 | 68 | 8.5 | 55% | 21 | 245 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 18–28 | 29 | 13 | 107 | 8.2 | 58% | 20 | 259 | 7 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 22–31 | 33 | 16 | 151 | 9.4 | 63% | 19 | 247 | 8 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jul | 24–32 | 37 | 19 | 169 | 8.9 | 66% | 17 | 262 | 8 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 23–31 | 36 | 22 | 206 | 9.4 | 71% | 16 | 246 | 7 | Peak | 2 |
| Sep | 20–29 | 32 | 15 | 174 | 11.6 | 68% | 17 | 212 | 7 | Busy | 4 |
| Oct | 16–25 | 26 | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 62% | 16 | 222 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 12–21 | 20 | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 65% | 18 | 173 | 4 | Busy | 8 |
| Dec | 8–17 | 16 | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 67% | 17 | 173 | 3 | Busy | 8 |
UV Index in Savannah by Month
UV index in Savannah peaks at 8 (very high) in July, dropping to 3 (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
April
9/1014–25°C · 8 rain days (68h) · 245 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
9/1016–25°C · 6 rain days (61h) · 222 sun hours · 62% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
March
8/1012–22°C · 10 rain days (96h) · 207 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
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Show the other 9 months in detail
January
7/107–17°C (feels 14°C) · 9 rain days (81h) · 178 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
February
8/109–19°C (feels 17°C) · 10 rain days (94h) · 164 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
May
7/1018–28°C · 13 rain days (107h) · 259 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
June
3/1022–31°C (feels 33°C) · 16 rain days (151h) · 247 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
July
2/1024–32°C (feels 37°C) · 19 rain days (169h) · 262 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
2/1023–31°C (feels 36°C) · 22 rain days (206h) · 246 sun hours · 71% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
4/1020–29°C (feels 32°C) · 15 rain days (174h) · 212 sun hours · 68% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
November
8/1012–21°C · 10 rain days (105h) · 173 sun hours · 65% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
December
8/108–17°C (feels 16°C) · 7 rain days (70h) · 173 sun hours · 67% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
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Frequently asked questions about visiting Savannah
When is the best time to visit Savannah?
April is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 14–25°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are April, October, March.
What is the worst time to visit Savannah?
August is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 23–31°C (22 rainy days).
Is Savannah too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) 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 Savannah?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May 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 Savannah have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 9/10, crowd index 9) and October (climate 9/10, crowd index 41) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Savannah by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 3 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 3, Feb 4, Mar 6, Apr 7, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 4, Dec 3. 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 Savannah in July?
July is the peak UV month in Savannah, 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 Savannah 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: February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Savannah bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, May, June, July, August. The worst month is July with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 18 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.