Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in October
Downtown & Midtown Atlanta sees its driest month, with just 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain, highs of 74°F (23°C) and lows of 51°F (10°C).
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 90/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (88 mm)
- Humidity
- 71%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 74°F (23°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 51°F (10°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (88 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Downtown & Midtown Atlanta's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 62°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in September to 90/100.
- 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 — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°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 October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Polaris
Revolving lounge under the blue dome on top of the Hyatt Regency, open since 1967 and back in business since 2014.
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.
SkyView Atlanta
Ferris wheel with enclosed, heated gondolas next to Centennial Olympic Park, about 200 feet up over downtown.
Why now October scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in October
- Cherokee in October~133 mi · highs 68°F, 3.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Townsend in October~138 mi · highs 72°F, 3.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Knoxville in October~154 mi · highs 73°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Asheville in October~164 mi · highs 67°F, 3.9 in rain · 4°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Downtown & Midtown Atlanta?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain.
How hot is Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in October?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in October?
Some: about 3.5 in (88 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.9 in (1292 mm).
What should I pack for Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°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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