Weather in Atlanta in August
August in Atlanta is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In United States, this is how Atlanta actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, August sits in the middle of Atlanta's year.
- Average temp
- 27°C
22–32°C
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 11 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Atlanta. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember August for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for August in Atlanta is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Atlanta in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
Where to stay in Atlanta
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Atlanta
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Atlanta
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FAQs about Atlanta
Climate averages for Atlanta, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Atlanta is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 121 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
