January · United States
Best time to visit Atlanta in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Atlanta in January
Average temperature 6°C, 158 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 158 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Atlanta scores 3.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 158 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Atlanta mixes civil-rights history, southern food and a canopy of trees around its downtown.
January in Atlanta — the hardest end of the year
January averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 158 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Atlanta in January?
- In January, Atlanta averages 6°C, 158 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Atlanta?
- January earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Atlanta in January?
- Expect about 158 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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