Savannah, GA Climate & Monthly Averages

Georgia, United States 🇺🇸 · humid subtropical climate
Annual avg
68°
Hottest month
July
Coldest month
January
Rainy days / yr
143
Sunshine
9.5 h/day
Right now: 85° and partly cloudy - see live conditions

The climate of Savannah

Weather in Savannah follows a humid subtropical pattern. The warmest and coolest months, July and January, average 90°F (32°C) and 60°F (16°C) by day; nights in those months run 75°F (24°C) and 44°F (6°C).

Climate quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 60°F (16°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 100°F (38°C) high · 18°F (-8°C) low
  • Wettest month: August (23 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.5 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical
  • Annual swing: 17°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
  • Average humidity: 76%

Temperatures through the year

January is the coolest month, with highs of 60°F (16°C) and lows near 44°F (6°C). July is the warm end of the year, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 75°F (24°C) overnight. Sunshine averages 9.5 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 11.5 hours.

Rain, sun and snow

Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is February through April. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 3 months of the year, June through August being the unbroken run. August is the wettest month at 7.8 inches (197 mm) over 23 days; January is the driest. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 100°F (38°C) and the lowest daily minimum 18°F (-8°C).

How Savannah compares

  • Savannah sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 68°F (20°C) as an annual average, 53.4 inches (1356 mm) of precipitation and 9.5 hours of sun a day.

Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.

Monthly climate table

Monthly averages for Savannah based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 60° 44° 9 3.1 in 7.6 h/day 74%
February 65° 48° 9 3.1 in 7.8 h/day 76%
March 71° 53° 10 3.3 in 9.1 h/day 71%
April 76° 58° 8 3.8 in 10.7 h/day 71%
May 83° 65° 11 3.6 in 11.2 h/day 72%
June 87° 72° 16 5.8 in 11.2 h/day 78%
July 90° 75° 18 5.9 in 11.5 h/day 79%
August 88° 74° 23 7.8 in 10.8 h/day 83%
September 84° 70° 14 6.2 in 9.8 h/day 80%
October 78° 62° 8 3.4 in 9.3 h/day 77%
November 69° 53° 8 3.2 in 7.9 h/day 76%
December 64° 48° 9 4.2 in 7.0 h/day 78%

Savannah month by month

Savannah weather in January

January brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 44°F (6°C), about 9 wet days - typically the coldest month and the driest month of the year in Savannah.

Savannah weather in February

February brings highs around 65°F (19°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 9 wet days.

Savannah weather in March

March brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 10 wet days.

Savannah weather in April

April brings highs around 76°F (25°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 8 wet days.

Savannah weather in May

May brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 65°F (19°C), about 11 wet days.

Savannah weather in June

June brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 16 wet days.

Savannah weather in July

July brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 18 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Savannah.

Savannah weather in August

August brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 74°F (24°C), about 23 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Savannah.

Savannah weather in September

September brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 14 wet days.

Savannah weather in October

October brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 62°F (17°C), about 8 wet days.

Savannah weather in November

November brings highs around 69°F (21°C), lows near 53°F (11°C), about 8 wet days.

Savannah weather in December

December brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 48°F (9°C), about 9 wet days.

Seasons in Savannah

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Savannah settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.3 hours of sun a day.

Summer (June through August)

Summer in Savannah is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); rain falls on around 57 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.2 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.

Fall (September through November)

Fall in Savannah is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 62°F (16°C); rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days.

Winter (December through February)

Winter in Savannah is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.

Climate questions, answered

Is Savannah humid?
Relative humidity averages 76% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with July heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
Is Savannah cold in winter?
January nights average 44°F (6°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.
How long does summer last in Savannah?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 3 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 60°F (16°C).
How much sun does Savannah get?
9.5 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 11.5 hours.
What should I wear in Savannah?
It depends on the month: July runs to 90°F (32°C) while January holds at 60°F (16°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.

Best time to visit Savannah

The best time to visit Savannah is generally January to May and October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 72°F (22°C), with rain on about 9 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.

Pack for Savannah with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection, proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here and moisture-wicking fabrics for the humidity. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 90°F (32°C) with 75°F (24°C).

Savannah temperature records (2015-2024)

Highest recorded
100°
in September
Lowest recorded
18°
in December
Annual precipitation
53.4"
Snowy days / yr
0

Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.