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Atlanta in April
What April is really like in Atlanta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Atlanta. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. One of the best months: warm, green and full of outdoor festivals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Atlanta: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (19°C (66°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:07
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:08
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Spring (March–May). Dogwoods and azaleas, outdoor festivals and warm days; expect heavy yellow pine pollen in late March and April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park (usually mid-April)
- Inman Park Festival — street festival and tour of homes (usually late April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Downtown
College Football Hall of Fame
A hands-on museum of American college football, with a wall of helmets from hundreds of schools, interactive exhibits on the sport's traditions and an indoor field where visitors can try kicking field goals and running drills.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Active
Museum · Buckhead
Atlanta History Center
See the Cyclorama presentation first; it gives context for the rest of the campus.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Midtown
Center for Puppetry Arts
A museum and theatre dedicated to puppetry, with a large Jim Henson collection including original Muppets and characters from Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock, plus puppets from many world traditions.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Art
Street · Old Fourth Ward
BeltLine Eastside Trail
Walk it from north to south in the late afternoon, ending with dinner around Krog Street Market.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Art
- Food
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 11°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Atlanta?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Atlanta?
It is one of the best months to visit Atlanta. One of the best months: warm, green and full of outdoor festivals.
+How warm is Atlanta in April?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Atlanta in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.