Atlanta Weather in January

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

The climate in Atlanta during January can be summarized as cool and damp.

January is in the winter in Atlanta and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

Atlanta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Nightly temperature -0.4°C 31.3°F
Average temperature 5°C 41°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 120 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 14.8°C 58.6°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Atlanta with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Atlanta

Atlanta average temperature in January

January rainfall

Atlanta average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Atlanta average rain in January

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 January 2024.