Atlanta weather in April
Atlanta in April averages 17°C (63°F) and 99 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Atlanta, April is the sixth coldest and the fourth driest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (63°F)
11–23°C · 52–73°F
- Rainfall
- 99 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 14 km/h
What is Atlanta like in April?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Atlanta in April?
A light rain jacket
About 99 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (52°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Atlanta is 4.1°C warmer than March and 20 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
April in Atlanta is 4.5°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 22°C (71°F).
Daylight in Atlanta in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 3 minutes in Atlanta, rising about 07:06 and setting about 20:09 local time.
April ends 57 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 20 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Atlanta
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Travel guides for Atlanta
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Atlanta weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 116 mm |
| February | 9°C / 48°F | 116 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 119 mm |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 99 mm |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 90 mm |
| June | 25°C / 78°F | 117 mm |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 121 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 109 mm |
| September | 24°C / 74°F | 97 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 80 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 102 mm |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 116 mm |
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FAQs about Atlanta in April
April climate averages for Atlanta, 1991–2020.
Atlanta averages 17°C (63°F) in April, ranging from about 11°C (52°F) at night to 23°C (73°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 99 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 17°C (63°F) against 22°C (71°F) in May — 4.5°C cooler.
April is 4.1°C warmer than March, and 20 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 3 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 14 hours 23 minutes in June and 9 hours 55 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 07:06 and sunset about 20:09 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 57 minutes longer than it starts.
