Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in January
This is the coldest month in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta: highs average 50°F (10°C) and lows 31°F (-1°C), with about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 61/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What January feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Some rain is likely, about 4.2 in (107 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April and October & November.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by February, lows rise to 34°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort holds steady from December (62 → 61/100).
- 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 — January is part of it.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
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 January scores 61/100 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 50°F and 4.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
SkyView Atlanta
Ferris wheel with enclosed, heated gondolas next to Centennial Olympic Park, about 200 feet up over downtown.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Mary Mac's Tea Room
Midtown Southern dining room open since 1945, known for fried chicken, collards, pot likker and cinnamon rolls.
Nearby in January
- Cherokee in January~133 mi · highs 45°F, 4.4 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in January~138 mi · highs 48°F, 4.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in January~154 mi · highs 47°F, 4.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Asheville in January~164 mi · highs 44°F, 3.9 in rain or snow · 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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Downtown & Midtown Atlanta?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 61/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April and October & November. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain.
How cold is Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in January?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in January?
Some: about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.9 in (1292 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Downtown & Midtown Atlanta
Routes in season in January
- Atlanta New Year's Eve Dec 30 – Jan 1
Planning Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in January?
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