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Atlanta in September
What September 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
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Heat eases late in the month and rain drops off; college football season begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Atlanta: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:21
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:44
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Dragon Con — huge pop-culture convention filling downtown hotels (Labor Day weekend)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Park · Downtown
Centennial Olympic Park
Built for the 1996 Summer Olympics, the park's lawns connect the aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and the civil rights centre.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Zoo · Grant Park
Zoo Atlanta
Visit in the morning before summer heat sends the animals into the shade, and walk to Grant Park's cafés afterwards.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Aquarium · Downtown
Georgia Aquarium
One of the largest aquariums in the world, built around the Ocean Voyager tank where whale sharks and manta rays glide over an underwater tunnel.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 18°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Atlanta?
A shoulder-season month, 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 September a good time to visit Atlanta?
It is a shoulder-season month. Heat eases late in the month and rain drops off; college football season begins.
+How warm is Atlanta in September?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Atlanta in September?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.