Savannah, USA

Best Time to Visit Savannah

The best time to visit Savannah is March to May, October to November.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeMarchMild, wet

Averages 16°C (61°F) with 81 mm of rain over the month.

5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Savannah in March to May, October to November for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $163, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cool, wet. Averages 11°C (51°F) with 82 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Good

    Cool, some rain. Averages 13°C (56°F) with 77 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 16°C (61°F) with 81 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 19°C (67°F) with 100 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 23°C (74°F) with 85 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Good

    Hot, wet. Averages 26°C (79°F) with 145 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Off-peak

    Hot, wet. Averages 28°C (82°F) with 143 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Off-peak

    Hot, very wet. Averages 27°C (80°F) with 181 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Good

    Warm, very wet. Averages 25°C (77°F) with 156 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 21°C (69°F) with 85 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 15°C (59°F) with 83 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Good

    Cool, wet. Averages 13°C (55°F) with 110 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Savannah

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Savannah is warmest in July (28°C / 82°F) and coolest in January (11°C / 51°F). August is the wettest month at 181 mm of rain, and February the driest at 77 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are March, April, May and October.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Savannah
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan11°C 51°F82 mm
Feb13°C 56°F77 mm
Mar16°C 61°F81 mm
Apr19°C 67°F100 mm
May23°C 74°F85 mm
Jun26°C 79°F145 mm
Jul28°C 82°F143 mm
Aug27°C 80°F181 mm
Sep25°C 77°F156 mm
Oct21°C 69°F85 mm
Nov15°C 59°F83 mm
Dec13°C 55°F110 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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