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Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in August
Little changes in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta from July: highs stay near 90°F (32°C), lows near 69°F (20°C), and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 64/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 90°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 69°F (20°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (101 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What August feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 90°F (32°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 69°F (20°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (101 mm).
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are April and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 60/100 in July to 64/100.
- 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 — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes90°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- 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 August
Afternoons run hot (90°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
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 August scores 64/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bacchanalia
Anne Quatrano's Westside tasting-menu restaurant, open since 1993 and long counted among Atlanta's best.
Why now A break from 90°F afternoons.
South City Kitchen Midtown
Contemporary Southern restaurant in a Midtown house since 1993: buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
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 Highs near 90°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in August
- Cherokee in August~133 mi · highs 84°F, 4.4 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in August~138 mi · highs 88°F, 4.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in August~154 mi · highs 89°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Asheville in August~164 mi · highs 84°F, 4.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Downtown & Midtown Atlanta?
It's middling, scoring 64/100. The best months are April and October & November, at up to 90. Expect highs of 90°F (32°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain.
How hot is Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in August?
Average highs are 90°F (32°C) and average lows 69°F (20°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in August?
Some: about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.9 in (1292 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (90°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), 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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