Augusta weather by month
Average highs run from 60°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 35°F. It gets 44 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and October to November.
Best time to visit Augusta
For comfortable weather, go in March to May and October to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in | 7 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| February | 64°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.3 in | 6 | 0 | 10 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 71°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 5 | mild |
| April | 79°F | 51°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 1 | warm |
| May | 86°F | 60°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| June | 91°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 18 | 0 | hot |
| July | 94°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 25 | 0 | hot |
| August | 93°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 11 | 0 | hot |
| October | 79°F | 53°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 1 | warm |
| November | 69°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 7 | mild |
| December | 62°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| Year | 78°F avg | 53°F avg | 44.1 in | 0.8 in | 68 | 86 | 51 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Augusta Bush Field Airport, GA (USW00003820), 8.1 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Augusta
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 56m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 22m. The earliest sunset comes around November 27 (5:20 pm) and the latest around June 21 (8:41 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 132 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 am | 5:43 pm | 10h 11m |
| February | 7:12 am | 6:12 pm | 11h 01m |
| March | 7:38 am | 7:36 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:58 am | 7:59 pm | 13h 01m |
| May | 6:28 am | 8:21 pm | 13h 53m |
| June | 6:18 am | 8:39 pm | 14h 21m |
| July | 6:29 am | 8:38 pm | 14h 09m |
| August | 6:51 am | 8:13 pm | 13h 23m |
| September | 7:12 am | 7:34 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 7:33 am | 6:54 pm | 11h 21m |
| November | 7:00 am | 5:25 pm | 10h 26m |
| December | 7:25 am | 5:21 pm | 9h 57m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Augusta with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Augusta getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Augusta.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Augusta?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 72°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Augusta?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 35°F and highs of 60°F.
What is the rainiest month in Augusta?
June gets the most precipitation, 4.8 inches on average. October is the driest at 2.6 inches.
Does it snow in Augusta?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Augusta?
For comfortable weather, March to May and October to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
Thinking of moving to Augusta?
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