Month guide · Atlanta · United States
Atlanta in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Mild days alternate with chilly ones; early blossom appears late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Atlanta: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 28 days. Compared with January (12°C (54°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:22
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild with occasional cold snaps; holiday lights and big games, and lower hotel prices in January and February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Black History Month programmes at the King sites and museums
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Druid Hills
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Fernbank's atrium holds an Argentinosaurus, one of the largest dinosaurs ever found, among other giant skeletons.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Museum · Poncey-Highland
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
Walk the garden paths after the museum for one of the quieter skyline views in the city.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Views
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
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 4°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Atlanta?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Atlanta?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild days alternate with chilly ones; early blossom appears late in the month.
+How warm is Atlanta in February?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Atlanta in February?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.