Month guide · Atlanta · United States
Atlanta in June
What June is really like in Atlanta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mike Schinkel, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; plan outdoor walks for the morning.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Atlanta: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with May (27°C (81°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:49
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with daily thunderstorms; good for the aquarium and museums, less so for long walks.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- Juneteenth celebrations across the city (around 19 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Historic site · Sweet Auburn
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Start at the visitor centre for the free exhibits and current information on birth-home access, then walk the street eastward.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 20°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June 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.
Atlanta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Atlanta?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; plan outdoor walks for the morning.
+How warm is Atlanta in June?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Atlanta in June?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.