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Atlanta in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Atlanta. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Cool, clear days and autumn colour in the parks; holiday light displays open mid-month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Atlanta: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (23°C (73°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:35
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Dry, sunny and mild, with college football, Pride and the best weather for the BeltLine and day trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden (usually from mid-November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Grant Park
Oakland Cemetery
Pick up a map at the visitor centre; Margaret Mitchell's modest grave is easy to miss.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 6°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Atlanta?
One of the best months to visit Atlanta, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Atlanta?
It is one of the best months to visit Atlanta. Cool, clear days and autumn colour in the parks; holiday light displays open mid-month.
+How warm is Atlanta in November?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Atlanta in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.