Weather in Atlanta in January
January in Atlanta is a coat month. Treat it as cities, food and short walks, not as a terrace holiday.
In United States, this is how Atlanta actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Atlanta. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 7°C
2–12°C
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 15 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
You want a proper coat in Atlanta in January, not a festival jacket. Wind makes the same afternoon feel sharper than the map suggests.
Outdoor time is the middle of the day. Finish plans before the light goes. Evenings are for indoors.
Rain
January is a wetter month in Atlanta. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Atlanta
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Atlanta
What to read before you book.
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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.
