Early winter · Weather & things to do
Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in December
The year's rain peaks now, with about 5.2 in (133 mm) falling in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta, alongside highs near 53°F (12°C) and lows of 34°F (1°C).
Its comfort score of 62/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 5.2 in (133 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 62/100 · Good
What December feels like
Cool days top out near 53°F (12°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 34°F (1°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.2 in (133 mm) across the month.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April and October & November.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (December – February), which brings about 14.1 in (358 mm) in total.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 46 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in November to 62/100.
- 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 — December is part of it.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
SkyView Atlanta
Ferris wheel with enclosed, heated gondolas next to Centennial Olympic Park, about 200 feet up over downtown.
Why now December scores 62/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
South City Kitchen Midtown
Contemporary Southern restaurant in a Midtown house since 1993: buttermilk fried chicken, shrimp and grits, she-crab soup.
Bacchanalia
Anne Quatrano's Westside tasting-menu restaurant, open since 1993 and long counted among Atlanta's best.
Polaris
Revolving lounge under the blue dome on top of the Hyatt Regency, open since 1967 and back in business since 2014.
Nearby in December
- Cherokee in December~133 mi · highs 49°F, 5.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in December~138 mi · highs 52°F, 5.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Knoxville in December~154 mi · highs 51°F, 4.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Asheville in December~164 mi · highs 48°F, 4.9 in rain · 3°C (6°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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Downtown & Midtown Atlanta?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 62/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April and October & November. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 5.2 in (133 mm) of rain.
How cold is Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in December?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in December?
Yes: about 5.2 in (133 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.9 in (1292 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Downtown & Midtown Atlanta
Routes in season in December
- Atlanta New Year's Eve Dec 30 – Jan 1
Planning Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in December?
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