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Climate

The north and central regions of Georgia experience four true seasons, with mid- to late spring and fall being the optimum times to explore the outdoors. Early spring is the wettest season, and the northern mountains see temperature highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s and 40s. Early spring in the central region brings highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s and lows in the 40s and lower 50s. In mid- and late spring, north Georgia enjoys highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s, perfect for hiking and camping. During this period, temperatures in central Georgia can reach into the 80s while lows hover in the 60s.

Another prime hiking time is October, usually the driest month. In northern Georgia, fall temperatures climb to highs of 70s and 80s and drop into the 40s and 50s at night. For the central part of the state, highs in the fall range from upper 60s to upper 70s, while lows range from the low 40s to low 50s.

January tends to be the coldest month for north and central Georgia, with the mountains experiencing an average high of 49°F and an average low of 26°F. From January to March, the highs in central Georgia can range from the low 50s to the mid- and upper 60s, and sunny, winter days make for great hiking. Occasionally, a polar air mass will swing through, and the northern mountains will get hit with snowfall plus temperatures well below freezing. Still, a traveler can experience relatively mild days in winter, and the lack of foliage allows views of surrounding landscape that you simply won’t get in spring, summer, and fall.