Atlanta weather in February
Atlanta in February averages 9°C (48°F) and 116 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Atlanta, February is the third coldest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (48°F)
4–14°C · 39–58°F
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 15 km/h
What is Atlanta like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Atlanta in February?
A light rain jacket
About 116 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Atlanta is 2.1°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
February in Atlanta is 4°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Atlanta in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 59 minutes in Atlanta, rising about 07:22 and setting about 18:21 local time.
February ends 51 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 24 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 February compares with the rest of the year
February 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 February
February climate averages for Atlanta, 1991–2020.
Atlanta averages 9°C (48°F) in February, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 14°C (58°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 116 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. February averages 9°C (48°F) against 13°C (55°F) in March — 4°C cooler.
February is 2.1°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February 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 February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 59 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 14 hours 23 minutes in June and 9 hours 55 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:22 and sunset about 18:21 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 51 minutes longer than it starts.
