When to go · Athens, Georgia
Athens, Georgia in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity); home football weekends if you want quiet or cheap beds.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Athens, Georgia
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity); home football weekends if you want quiet or cheap beds.
Weather in August
- Athens, GeorgiaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen