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Best Time to Visit Savannah

February – April and October & November are the best time to visit Savannah on the climate data: November scores 94/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. May and December & January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

Savannah, Georgia, United States
Best months
Feb – Apr and Oct & Nov
Shoulder
May and Dec & Jan
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
Jul · 91°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 41°F
Wettest
Aug · 6.3 in
Driest
Nov · 2.1 in

Savannah weather by month

Highs run from 59°F to 91°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 45.3 in (1151 mm) of rain.

23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°59°Jan62°Feb69°Mar77°Apr84°May89°Jun91°Jul89°Aug85°Sep78°Oct69°Nov62°Dec0100200
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Savannah, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high59°F15°C62°F17°C69°F21°C77°F25°C84°F29°C89°F31°C91°F33°C89°F32°C85°F30°C78°F26°C69°F21°C62°F17°C
Avg low41°F5°C44°F7°C50°F10°C58°F14°C66°F19°C73°F23°C75°F24°C75°F24°C71°F22°C61°F16°C51°F10°C45°F7°C
Rain2.4 in62 mm3.0 in75 mm3.2 in82 mm3.0 in76 mm3.5 in89 mm5.9 in149 mm5.2 in131 mm6.3 in160 mm4.1 in103 mm3.5 in89 mm2.1 in53 mm3.2 in82 mm
Humidity79%79%77%73%70%74%74%77%78%76%77%81%
Cloud52%54%51%46%48%54%54%55%50%43%42%54%
Comfort808588888058565370859484

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 13 m (43 ft), close to Savannah's own ~12 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Savannah season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 59–62°F (15–17°C), and nights reach 41°F (5°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.6 in (219 mm) of rain, 19% of the year's total. Comfort peaks here: February ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 83/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 69°F highs in March to 84°F by May. About 9.7 in (247 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 50°F (10°C). March & April are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 89–91°F (31–33°C). It's the wettest season, with about 17.3 in (440 mm) of rain, 38% of the year's total. August feels humid, with humidity near 77%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 56/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 69°F by November. About 9.6 in (245 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 78%. October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 8 Great, 1 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.

Savannah weather questions

When is the best time to visit Savannah?

February – April and October & November are the best time to visit Savannah on the climate data: November scores 94/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. May and December & January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Savannah?

August is the wettest month, averaging about 6.3 in (160 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 2.1 in (53 mm). The yearly total is around 45.3 in (1151 mm).

What is the coldest month in Savannah?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 41°F (5°C) and highs of 59°F (15°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 91°F (33°C).

Is Savannah humid in summer?

Yes: in August humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 91°F (33°C).

Does it get below freezing in Savannah?

Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 41°F (5°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.

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