Weather in Atlanta, Georgia, United States in May
In an average May, Atlanta sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 57°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 70°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 57°F |
| Typical low range | 47°F to 65°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
95°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
54°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
70°F
1991-05-29
Lowest
37°F
2011-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
115°F
2000-05-27
Lowest
31°F
2011-05-05
Humidity
Highest
20.0 g/m³
2024-05-27
Lowest
5.6 g/m³
1986-05-04
Wind
Highest
20 mph
1984-05-03
Lowest
3 mph
1987-05-31
Precip
Wettest
9.40 in
2003
Driest
1.15 in
2007
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