Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Savannah
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Savannah are October, April, March — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is March, April, May, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Savannah (6 m elevation).
Month by month
Savannah weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.8°C / 62°F | 7.2 | 68 | |
| February | 18.9°C / 66°F | 8.7 | 75 | Shoulder |
| March | 22.4°C / 72°F | 8.5 | 83 | Best |
| April | 24.7°C / 76°F | 6.3 | 86 | Best |
| May | 27.9°C / 82°F | 10.3 | 69 | |
| June | 30.6°C / 87°F | 13.5 | 51 | |
| July | 32.2°C / 90°F | 16 | 40 | |
| August | 31.1°C / 88°F | 18.2 | 43 | |
| September | 28.7°C / 84°F | 13.3 | 60 | |
| October | 25.5°C / 78°F | 4.8 | 87 | Best |
| November | 21°C / 70°F | 8 | 82 | |
| December | 17.5°C / 64°F | 6.2 | 73 | Shoulder |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Savannah month by month
Savannah's comfort score peaks in October at 87, with an average high of 25.5°C and just 4.8 wet days, ahead of April's 85.9 and March's 82.8. Summer (June–August) brings the heaviest rainfall, up to 18.2 wet days in August, and comfort drops to 40.3–51.1 as heat and humidity combine — July's 40.3 is the lowest of the year outside winter. Winter (December–February) sees highs of 16.8–18.9°C and comfort scores of 67.5–74.5, mild by most standards.
FAQ
Savannah timing questions
What is the best month to visit Savannah?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are October, April, and March, with October scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is March, April, May, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Savannah?
July, with an average daily high of 32.2°C (90°F).
What is the rainiest month in Savannah?
August, averaging 18.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Savannah?
February and December — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
What is Savannah's least comfortable summer month?
July, with a comfort score of just 40.3 — the lowest of the year outside winter — as heat and rising rainfall (16 wet days) combine.
What is Savannah's single best month for weather?
October, with an average high of 25.5°C, just 4.8 wet days, and a comfort score of 87 — the highest measured for any month.