Atlanta Weather in August

What's the weather like in Atlanta (Georgia) in August 2024?

The climate in Atlanta during August can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Atlanta and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

Atlanta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.8°C 87.4°F
Nightly temperature 20.3°C 68.5°F
Average temperature 25.5°C 77.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 86 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 27.5°C 81.5°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Atlanta with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Atlanta

Atlanta average temperature in August

August rainfall

Atlanta average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Atlanta average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Atlanta in August 2024.