Month guide · Savannah · United States
Savannah in February
What February is really like in Savannah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Camellias and early azaleas start to bloom; festivals and the build-up to St. Patrick's Day begin.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Savannah: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (16°C (61°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:07
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days, cool nights, holiday decorations and the lowest hotel rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Savannah Book Festival (usually February)
- SCAD deFINE ART — contemporary art programme (usually February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Tybee Island
Tybee Island Light Station
Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse stands at the north end of Tybee Island, with 178 steps to a gallery overlooking the Atlantic and the mouth of the Savannah River.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- History
Experience · River Street and Plant Riverside
Savannah Belles Ferry
Ride across and straight back at sunset for a free harbour view, and watch for large container ships.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
Historic site · North Historic District
Colonial Park Cemetery
Savannah's oldest surviving cemetery, used from the 1750s to the 1850s, holds the graves of colonial leaders and victims of yellow-fever epidemics.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
Neighbourhood · South Historic District
The historic squares
Walk the full length of Bull Street, then return on Abercorn or Barnard to see different squares.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 7°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 February a good time to visit Savannah?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Savannah in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Savannah?
It is a shoulder-season month. Camellias and early azaleas start to bloom; festivals and the build-up to St. Patrick's Day begin.
+How warm is Savannah in February?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Savannah in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.