Atlanta Weather in May

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

The climate in Atlanta during May can be summarized as warm and damp.

May is in the spring in Atlanta and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

Atlanta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.6°C 79.8°F
Nightly temperature 14.5°C 58°F
Average temperature 20.5°C 68.9°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 102 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 20°C 68.1°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Atlanta with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Atlanta

Atlanta average temperature in May

May rainfall

Atlanta average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Atlanta average rain in May

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 May 2024.