Georgia has four distinct seasons, but the extremes of summer heat and occasional winter ice make spring and autumn the most comfortable times to visit.
Spring (March–May)
Spring is arguably the best time to visit. Temperatures are mild — daytime highs in the 60s–70s °F (15–26°C) — and the state is spectacularly green. Cherry blossoms in Macon and dogwoods throughout the mountains make March and April particularly pretty. Rainfall is at its highest in spring, especially March, but showers tend to be brief. Atlanta's famous pollen season (March–April) can be brutal for allergy sufferers.
Summer (June–September)
Summers are hot and humid throughout the state, with temperatures regularly topping 90°F (32°C) in Atlanta and the central plains. The coast is marginally more bearable with sea breezes. The north Georgia mountains are cooler and more pleasant. Expect afternoon thunderstorms most days. Hurricane season runs June through November, most affecting the coast and southwest Georgia.
Autumn (October–November)
Fall brings relief from the heat. Temperatures settle into the 60s–70s and the north Georgia mountains put on a genuine fall foliage display, making October the peak season for mountain towns like Helen and Hiawassee. Crowds at coastal areas thin out considerably.
Winter (December–February)
Winters are mild in the south of the state but can be cold in Atlanta and the mountains. Snow is rare in Atlanta but ice storms occasionally paralyze the city — airlines and roads grind to a halt at the first sign of ice. Savannah and the coast stay relatively warm. The mountains can get genuine snow and are much colder.