Athens, Georgia Climate by Month
Athens, Georgia, United States
Hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Athens is one of hot summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. July is the warmest month, with highs around 91°F (33°C); January is the coolest at 54°F (12°C), and nights dip to 34°F (1°C). About 50 in (1264 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 91°F(33°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 34°F(1°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 50 in(1264 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 66%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Athens
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in April and October, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 54°F (12°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in October.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Athens weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 54°F(12°C) | 34°F(1°C) | 4.7 in(120 mm) | 62% | 2.5 |
| FebFebruary | 59°F(15°C) | 37°F(3°C) | 4.7 in(120 mm) | 62% | 3.1 |
| MarMarch | 67°F(20°C) | 43°F(6°C) | 5.2 in(132 mm) | 61% | 4.3 |
| AprAprilBest | 75°F(24°C) | 49°F(10°C) | 4.1 in(105 mm) | 62% | 5.2 |
| MayMay | 82°F(28°C) | 58°F(14°C) | 3.6 in(91 mm) | 68% | 6.1 |
| JunJune | 89°F(31°C) | 66°F(19°C) | 4.2 in(107 mm) | 69% | 6.0 |
| JulJuly | 91°F(33°C) | 69°F(21°C) | 4.4 in(113 mm) | 68% | 6.2 |
| AugAugust | 90°F(32°C) | 69°F(20°C) | 3.7 in(94 mm) | 70% | 5.6 |
| SepSeptember | 84°F(29°C) | 63°F(17°C) | 3.4 in(86 mm) | 71% | 4.7 |
| OctOctoberBest | 75°F(24°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 3.1 in(79 mm) | 70% | 3.7 |
| NovNovember | 65°F(18°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 3.7 in(93 mm) | 66% | 2.8 |
| DecDecember | 56°F(14°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 4.9 in(124 mm) | 66% | 2.3 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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