Best time to visit Savannah

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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.

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Recent · 2020-2024
Interest Google Trends 2021-2025 searches, not arrivals (?)
Day · avg daily high (?)
Night · avg overnight low (?)
Heatwaves · days/yr ≥35°C ETCCDI TX35 (?)
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Tropical nights · nights/yr ≥20°C ETCCDI TR20 — sleep killer (?)
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UV index · On a typical day around midday, UV is about this (?)
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On the sunniest 1 in 10 days, UV reaches this — and even higher
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PM2.5 air quality · on a typical day (?)
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On the worst 1 in 10 days, PM2.5 reaches this — and even higher
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April 9/10 feels 24°C (+1°C vs 1991-2020) · HCI 93/100
Day 25° · Night 14° · cools 11° at night 55% humidity 21 km/h wind 8 rain days (68h) 245h sun
Thermal 9
Sky 10
Rain 8
Wind 10

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

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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).

  1. 1Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour4.86★ (3,150)2hfrom $30🔥 Selling fast
  2. 2Guided Savannah Civil War History Walking Tour4.85★ (529)2hfrom $40🔥 Selling fast
  3. 32-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour4.79★ (1,378)2hfrom $36🔥 Selling fast
  4. 4Golf Cart Tours, Bonaventure Cemetery Savannah Cruzers4.85★ (431)1hfrom $34🔥 Selling fast
  5. 5Savannah Historic District Tour by The Wandering Historians4.83★ (219)2hfrom $37🔥 Selling fast
  6. 6True South Lunch Tour4.90★ (82)3h 30mfrom $135🔥 Selling fast
  7. 72 Hours Savannah Architectural Tour4.95★ (64)2hfrom $50🔥 Selling fast
  8. 8Savannah Historic District Walking Tour4.89★ (241)3hfrom $46🔥 Selling fast
  9. 9Savannah Historic Downtown Donut & Sweet Treats Adventure4.96★ (124)from $65🔥 Selling fast
  10. 10"Savannah for Morons" Comedy Trolley Tour4.83★ (1,475)1h 30mfrom $59
  11. 111-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah4.91★ (1,610)1hfrom $38
  12. 12Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour4.92★ (3,385)1h 30mfrom $39
  13. 13True Crime Pub Crawl - the Original Savannah Murder Tour4.86★ (1,156)from $40
  14. 14Bonaventure Cemetery & Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour4.81★ (868)6hfrom $74
  15. 15Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Transportation4.98★ (1,569)2h 45mfrom $48
  16. 16Haunted Savannah Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour4.88★ (1,226)3hfrom $40
  17. 17Spirits and Scoundrels Adults Only Savannah Ghost Tour | 10pm4.81★ (528)1h 50mfrom $35
  18. 182-Hour Explore Savannah Bike Tour4.92★ (1,021)2hfrom $49
  19. 19Genteel and Bard's Savannah History Walking Tour4.95★ (735)2hfrom $30
  20. 20Savannah Supernatural Haunted Walking Tour4.90★ (583)1h 30mfrom $20
  21. 2160-Minute Guided Segway History Tour of Savannah4.94★ (1,191)1hfrom $55
  22. 22Bonaventure Cemetery Scenic History Art Symbols and Film Tour4.89★ (889)2hfrom $30

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Similar climatesNew Orleans90% · Raleigh89% · Williamsburg86%

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

9/10

14–25°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

9/10

16–25°C · 6 rain days (61h) · 222 sun hours · 62% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)

March

8/10

12–22°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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January

7/10

7–17°C (feels 14°C) · 9 rain days (81h) · 178 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)

February

8/10

9–19°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

7/10

18–28°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

3/10

22–31°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

2/10

24–32°C (feels 37°C) · 19 rain days (169h) · 262 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)

August

2/10

23–31°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

4/10

20–29°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

8/10

12–21°C · 10 rain days (105h) · 173 sun hours · 65% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate)

December

8/10

8–17°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.