Atlanta weather in October
Atlanta in October averages 18°C (64°F) and 80 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Atlanta, October is the sixth warmest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (64°F)
13–23°C · 55–74°F
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What is Atlanta like in October?
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 October?
A light rain jacket
About 80 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 11°C between its low and its high.
October compared with September and November
October in Atlanta is 5.7°C cooler than September and 17 mm drier than it, which averages 24°C (74°F).
October in Atlanta is 5.8°C warmer than November and 22 mm drier than it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
Daylight in Atlanta in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 20 minutes in Atlanta, rising about 07:42 and setting about 19:02 local time.
October ends 1 hour shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 3 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 October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for Atlanta, 1991–2020.
Atlanta averages 18°C (64°F) in October, ranging from about 13°C (55°F) at night to 23°C (74°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 80 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 18°C (64°F) against 12°C (54°F) in November — 5.8°C warmer.
October is 5.7°C cooler than September, and 17 mm drier.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 23 minutes in June and 9 hours 55 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:42 and sunset about 19:02 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour shorter than it starts.
