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Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in April
Downtown & Midtown Atlanta warms up: highs climb to 71°F (22°C), from 63°F in March, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 86/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 51 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs settle around 71°F (22°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 49°F (10°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.9 in (100 mm).
Plan around April
April is one of Downtown & Midtown Atlanta's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 71°F, up from 63°F in March.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and October & November.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 81/100.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (8°F) from March.
- Our Atlanta New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes71°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bacchanalia
Anne Quatrano's Westside tasting-menu restaurant, open since 1993 and long counted among Atlanta's best.
South City Kitchen Midtown
Contemporary Southern restaurant in a Midtown house since 1993: buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup.
Centennial Olympic Park
The 1996 Olympics park at the heart of downtown, ringed by the skyline and the main open space for watching the midnight show.
Why now April scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jackson Street Bridge
Overpass above Freedom Parkway with the most photographed view of the downtown skyline, a short walk from Old Fourth Ward.
Why now Highs near 71°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in April
- Cherokee in April~133 mi · highs 67°F, 4.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Townsend in April~138 mi · highs 70°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Knoxville in April~154 mi · highs 70°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Asheville in April~164 mi · highs 66°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Old Fourth Ward & the BeltLine.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Downtown & Midtown Atlanta?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
How hot is Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in April?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in April?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.9 in (1292 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (71°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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