What to wear in Atlanta?
What to wear in Atlanta? This page provides information on appropriate clothes when you travel to Atlanta.
Tagged with the moniker "Hotlanta" many think it's an indication that Atlanta has roasting hot temperatures throughout the year. Luckily, that's not true. The city has an average climate including four well-defined seasons. Yes, summers can be scorching and humid; however, the fall offers cooler days and nights. Sometimes there's snow and ice-storms during the winter season and a beauteous spring to follow.
We will provide you the information on appropriate clothes for the next 5 days and appropriate clothes for the seasons (and each month) in this city.
5 Day Clothes Forecast
5 day clothes forecast and weather forecast for Atlanta are as follows. These are updated daily.
Atlanta - Dec 02(Saturday)
During the day
A light jacket or sweater will be comfortable.
At night
Same as daytime.
Weather Forecast
Morning :

light rain
Afternoon :

moderate rain
Night :

light rain
Atlanta - Dec 03(Sunday)
During the day
A long-sleeved shirt, and a light cardigan or light sweater is necessary.
At night
A jacket or light coat will be comfortable.
Weather Forecast
Morning :

light rain
Afternoon :

overcast clouds
Night :

overcast clouds
Atlanta - Dec 04(Monday)
During the day
A light jacket or sweater will be comfortable.
At night
It is cold enough to wear a coat, you will need winter clothes.
Weather Forecast
Morning :

overcast clouds
Afternoon :

overcast clouds
Night :

overcast clouds
Atlanta - Dec 05(Tuesday)
During the day
A light jacket or sweater will be comfortable.
At night
A jacket or coat, you will need light winter clothes.
If you are sensitive to cold, keep yourself warm.
Weather Forecast
Morning :

overcast clouds
Afternoon :

overcast clouds
Night :

overcast clouds
Atlanta - Dec 06(Wednesday)
During the day
It is cold enough to wear a coat, you will need winter clothes.
At night
Colder than daytime. A winter coat, gloves, warm hat and scarf are needed.
Weather Forecast
Morning :

clear sky
Afternoon :

clear sky
Night :

clear sky
5 Day Clothes Forecast describes the appropriate clothes according to the weather forecast temperature.
Clothes for the Seasons
This section provides information on appropriate clothes for the seasons, appropriate clothes for each month (Monthly Clothes Forecast) and more useful information. Monthly Clothes Forecast describes the appropriate clothes according to average high/low temperature for each month.
Appropriate Clothes for the Seasons
Atlanta Weather
Temperatures can reach into the high 80s Fahrenheit with humidity during the summer season. Fall and spring are the most comfortable. The hottest month is July with temperatures reaching around 90°F. The coldest month is January with a low of 34°F. Year-round temperatures fluctuates from 34°F to 90°F and seldom falls below 20°F or more than 95°F. Overall, Atlanta averages roughly 48 days annually below freezing with just under three-inches of snow during the year. The heaviest rainfall is in July with the least rainfall in April.
What to Wear Year Round in Atlanta
Atlanta is a fashionable city where people like use color, patterns, various fabrics and modes to suit their style. You will see everything from conservative suits to casual khaki pants or shorts. Popular fabrics are linen and cottons to stay cool during the summer. And wool and thick overcoats to stay warm in the winter. Women love to accessorize with modern jewelry and fashionable pumps. Men get decked-out with a classy shirt and cuff links while the women wear a flowing dress with a pair of beautifully designed heels. Men in the city are not shy to wear bright shorts and pastel shirts. It's all part of the laid-back yet modernistic ambiance of Atlanta.
During the last of winter and beginning of spring temperatures get a bit chilly during the evening so a lightweight jacket or sweater will keep you comfy and warm. When it gets humid light clothing is best in organic materials. If you like walking or jogging be sure to invest in a good pair of sneakers and enjoy the new Atlanta Beltline, a citified refurbishing project that altered 22-miles of unused railroad lines into sprawling parks and great walking and jogging trails. Keep in mind, some nightclubs do not permit shorts, sneakers, or t-shirts. Any of the clothing basics are appropriate in the city like shorts, cargo pants, tank tops, flip-flops, and athletic shoes. However, if you go into the Buckhead area, you might want to dress up a bit more.
Jeans are a staple so always have a few pairs on hand. Long sleeved t-shirts, hoodies/sweatshirts, or a light jacket are important during the summer season as the air conditioning can be quite cold inside stores, restaurants, and other establishments.
TIP
Though Atlanta is known as a great metropolis, it's just under 100 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
If you like hiking this is the place to get started.
Be sure to have the correct hiking gear along with the right walking shoes that offer support.
Monthly Clothes Forecast
The following are the recommended clothes for daytime and nighttime based on the average high/low temperatures for each month.
Monthly Clothes Forecast in Atlanta
month | Clothes Forecast |
---|---|
Jan | Daytime: A jacket or coat, you will need light winter clothes. Nighttime: A coat or down jacket, gloves, a warm hat and so on. |
Feb | Daytime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat). Nighttime: A coat, gloves and a warm hat. |
Mar | Daytime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good. Nighttime: A jacket or coat. Gloves and warm hat may be necessary. |
Apr | Daytime: A short-sleeved shirt, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt. Nighttime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat). |
May | Daytime: A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Nighttime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good. |
Jun | Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A short-sleeved shirt, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt. |
Jul | Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A short-sleeved shirt, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt. |
Aug | Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A short-sleeved shirt, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt. |
Sep | Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good. |
Oct | Daytime: A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Nighttime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat). |
Nov | Daytime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good. Nighttime: A jacket or coat. Gloves and warm hat may be necessary. |
Dec | Daytime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat). Nighttime: A coat or down jacket, gloves, a warm hat and so on. |
Monthly average temperature
Low : Average low temperature, High : Average high temperature
More Information
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and one of the most sought after destinations in the southeast for residing and tourism. In addition, the city encompasses a crucial role in American history.
The Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s are both part of the city's chronicles along with a distinct mixture of enthusiastic inhabitants grounded in well-defined southern roots. The metropolis boast sports teams like the Atlanta Falcons, a broad choice of museums, and a robust theater district.
Interestingly, Atlanta is broken down into a number of districts and localities each with distinctive characteristics. Buckhead is the fashionable section, while Downtown Atlanta is the touristic, sports, and business vicinity. Other areas include Lenox Square, Midtown called the "Hearts of the Arts" and East Atlanta with a variety of gentrified precincts. An amazing culinary culture and convenient streetcar system make the city an ideal place for business and pleasure. With Atlanta being the metropolis that it is, you can well imagine the fashion scene runs a broad spectrum with local designers, exclusive shops, and a dress sense all their own. In some ways it's a "wear what you dare" type of town. The various quarters offer every type of dress style while allowing individuals to express their personal fashion sense any time of the year. It's obvious why Atlanta is one of the most popular destinations in the Southeast of the United States. It has everything anyone could ask for and then some!
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