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.