Atlanta · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 73°F, dipping to 55°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
73° / 55°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
11 mph
What October feels like in Atlanta
Sunrise
07:43
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:03
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Atlanta in October
The kit for October in Atlanta: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-9° avg high
-4 rain days
Atlanta in September →
October
73°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+11° avg high
0 rain days
Atlanta in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Atlanta in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Atlanta in October?+
Average high 73°F, average low 55°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Atlanta?+
Compared to September (avg high 82°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 62°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Atlanta in October?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in October, on average.