When to visit Savannah without the crowds
Savannah (Georgia, United States) is calmest in January, August, September, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in March, April and June. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with August, September and October: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Nov–Feb
When everyone heads home
The second half of May.
Tip
The St. Patrick's parade is one of the biggest in the US: hotels triple prices that week.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 15 °C (58 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 17 °C (63 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 4/5 · busy | 20 °C (68 °F) | St. Patrick's Day parade (Mar 17) |
| April | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (73 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (79 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 29 °C (84 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 31 °C (87 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 30 °C (86 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 28 °C (83 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 25 °C (76 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (68 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 16 °C (61 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct): watch the forecast and consider travel insurance.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Fort Pulaski National Monument, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Savannah without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually October (crowds 1/5). In October the average high is 25 °C (76 °F). All the calm months: January, August, September, October, November and December.
When is Savannah most crowded?
The busiest season is March, April and June. The second half of May.
What is the weather like in Savannah?
Average highs range from 15 °C (58 °F) in January to 31 °C (87 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Savannah?
Peak hurricane season (Aug–Oct): watch the forecast and consider travel insurance.
What festivals are there in Savannah?
The main ones: St. Patrick's Day parade (Mar 17) (March).
More places in Georgia
- Atlanta calm in February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in January, June, July and August