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Georgia weather in August

The state broadly agrees with itself in August: afternoons run 91° in Savannah and 89° in Atlanta, with everywhere else in between.

Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations, one inland and one on the coast — the mountains of North Georgia run cooler than either of these.

Atlanta & North Georgia

Highs near 89°, nights around 71°, and 4.3 in of rain in a typical August.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Atlanta 89° / 71° 7 Heavy air, loud cicadas, football finally on the horizon.

Savannah & the Coast

Highs near 91°, nights around 73°, and 5.5 in of rain in a typical August.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Savannah 91° / 73° 8 Move at half speed and stay near a fan.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

Where to go in August, across the whole country ›