Season guide · Atlanta · United States
Atlanta in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Hot and humid with daily thunderstorms; good for the aquarium and museums, less so for long walks. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 33 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 33
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 | 14.4 h | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 12 | 14.2 h | 3/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 | 13.4 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 33 of the year's roughly 114 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Juneteenth celebrations across the city (around 19 June)
- July: AJC Peachtree Road Race — one of the world's largest 10K races (4 July)
Good choices for summer
Museum · Downtown
World of Coca-Cola
Save the tasting room for last and try the bitter Italian aperitif-style drink everyone talks about.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Food
Market · Old Fourth Ward
Ponce City Market
The huge 1926 Sears, Roebuck & Co.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- Views
- Rainy day
Museum · Midtown
High Museum of Art
Check which special exhibition is on; they often require a separate timed ticket.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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
Day trips in summer
- Athens (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — The college town of the University of Georgia, known for its music scene that produced R.E.M.
- Helen (About 1 hour 45 minutes by car) — A small mountain town rebuilt in Bavarian Alpine style, with tubing on the Chattahoochee River in summer and a long-running Oktoberfest.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Atlanta?
It is a trade-off: Hot and humid with daily thunderstorms; good for the aquarium and museums, less so for long walks. The best months overall are April–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Atlanta in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 33 rainy days over the season.