Atlanta weather in May
May in Atlanta: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Atlanta · #92 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Atlanta climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Atlanta?
Loading map…
Atlanta in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Atlanta?
- May in Atlanta: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Atlanta on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Atlanta in May?
- In May, Atlanta averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 15.4°C, with about 66.3 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Atlanta in May?
- Atlanta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in May.