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Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in February
Downtown & Midtown Atlanta warms up: highs climb to 55°F (13°C), from 50°F in January, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 65/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 65/100 · Good
What February feels like
Afternoons only reach about 55°F (13°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 34°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (118 mm).
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April and October & November.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort improves from 61/100 in January to 65/100.
- 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 — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°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 February
February 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 February scores 65/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Polaris
Revolving lounge under the blue dome on top of the Hyatt Regency, open since 1967 and back in business since 2014.
Nearby in February
- Cherokee in February~133 mi · highs 49°F, 4.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in February~138 mi · highs 52°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in February~154 mi · highs 51°F, 4.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Asheville in February~164 mi · highs 48°F, 3.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Downtown & Midtown Atlanta?
It's middling, scoring 65/100. The best months are April and October & November, at up to 90. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
How cold is Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in February?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in February?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.9 in (1292 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°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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