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Georgia weather in January

The state broadly agrees with itself in January: afternoons run 61° in Savannah and 54° 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 54°, nights around 36°, and 4.6 in of rain in a typical January.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Atlanta 54° / 36° 7 1.0 in Cold rain more often than cold sun.

Savannah & the Coast

Highs near 61°, nights around 40°, and 3.3 in of rain in a typical January.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Savannah 61° / 40° 6 Cool, quiet, and yours — the squares empty out completely.

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 January, across the whole country ›