Atlanta · January
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 52°F, low 35°F. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
52° / 35°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
13 mph
What January feels like in Atlanta
Sunrise
08:40
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:53
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
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Atlanta in January
The kit for January in Atlanta: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-4° avg high
-1 rain days
Atlanta in December →
January
52°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-6° avg high
-3 rain days
Atlanta in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Atlanta in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Atlanta in January?+
Average high 52°F, average low 35°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Atlanta?+
Compared to December (avg high 56°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 58°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Atlanta in January?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in January, on average.