Georgia weather in May
The state broadly agrees with itself in May: afternoons run 85° in Savannah and 81° 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 81°, nights around 61°, and 3.6 in of rain in a typical May.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 81° / 61° | 6 | Warm without being oppressive — the last easy month. |
Savannah & the Coast
Highs near 85°, nights around 63°, and 3.6 in of rain in a typical May.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 85° / 63° | 5 | Do the cemetery tour early; by noon you'll want shade. |
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.