The climate in Atlanta during January can be summarized as cool and damp.
January is in the winter in Atlanta and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 10.4°C 50.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | -0.4°C 31.3°F |
Average temperature | 5°C 41°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 120 mm 4.7 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 14.8°C 58.6°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 15.5kph 10 mph |
On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Atlanta with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 31°C 87.8°F |
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Driest month: | October | 76mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | October | 8.1hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 10.1°C 50.2°F |
Wettest month: | March | 140mm 5.5ins |