Atlanta

Atlanta · United States · Atlanta

A civil rights history told at its actual source, from the King Center to the museum built where the movement's headlines were made, a BeltLine trail turning old rail corridors into the city's social spine, and a soul food scene the whole South measures itself against.

The best time to visit Atlanta is Mar–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F). Local time there is 18:21 (UTC-4).

Best time to go

Mar–May, Sep–Oct

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

ATL · Atlanta

Good for

old stones and real towns eating extremely well sunshine and salt water

In season

March April May September October

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High12 to 32°C54 to 90°F Rain0 to 220mm0 to 8.7in

March · high 65°F · rain 5.6in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Atlanta month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	12°C54°F	128mm5.0in	10.1h10.1h
February	15°C59°F	174mm6.9in	10.9h10.9h
March	19°C65°F	143mm5.6in	11.9h11.9h	in the recommended window
April	22°C71°F	112mm4.4in	13.0h13.0h	in the recommended window
May	27°C80°F	101mm4.0in	13.9h13.9h	in the recommended window
June	29°C85°F	132mm5.2in	14.4h14.4h
July	31°C87°F	210mm8.3in	14.2h14.2h
August	31°C87°F	185mm7.3in	13.4h13.4h
September	28°C83°F	122mm4.8in	12.3h12.3h	in the recommended window
October	23°C73°F	97mm3.8in	11.3h11.3h	in the recommended window
November	17°C62°F	82mm3.2in	10.4h10.4h
December	14°C57°F	122mm4.8in	9.9h9.9h

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Language: English
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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Atlanta?

The best time to visit Atlanta is Mar–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).

How warm does Atlanta get?

Typical daytime highs in Atlanta are Mar–May 22°C (72°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (87°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (73°F), Dec–Feb 14°C (57°F).

Is Atlanta expensive?

On the ground, Atlanta is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Atlanta good for?

Atlanta is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water.