Season guide · Savannah · United States
Savannah in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; time sightseeing for mornings and evenings and head to Tybee Island in between. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 38 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 38
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 12 | 14.2 h | 3/5 |
| July | 33°C (91°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 | 14.1 h | 3/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 13 | 13.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 25°C (77°F), and 38 of the year's roughly 106 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.
- July: Fourth of July fireworks on River Street and Tybee (4 July)
Good choices for summer
Historic site · South Historic District
Mercer Williams House
Even if you skip the tour, the view of the house across Monterey Square at dusk is one of the best in town.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · South Historic District
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Savannah's Catholic cathedral on Lafayette Square has French Gothic twin spires visible across the historic district, Austrian stained glass and a richly painted interior restored in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- History
Religious site · North Historic District
First African Baptist Church
Book a tour time in advance and allow a little extra for questions; guides are knowledgeable about the congregation's history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
Housed in a former bank building on Martin Luther King Jr.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Gallery · North Historic District
SCAD Museum of Art
Check what is on before you go; exhibitions change often and range from fashion to large-scale installations.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Day trips in summer
- Beaufort, South Carolina (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — A quiet antebellum river town with a waterfront park, oak-lined streets of grand houses and Gullah heritage on nearby St.
- Charleston (About 2 hours by car) — South Carolina's historic port has Rainbow Row, the Battery, Fort Sumter and a celebrated restaurant scene.
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 Savannah?
It is a trade-off: Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; time sightseeing for mornings and evenings and head to Tybee Island in between. The best months overall are March–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Savannah in summer?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 38 rainy days over the season.