Best Time to Visit Savannah
A humid subtropical climate with one of the country’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day parties thrown in, broken down so you can pick the trip you actually want.
There’s no single correct month to visit Savannah, it comes down to how much heat and humidity you’re willing to tolerate, and whether St. Patrick’s Day crowds appeal or not. Here’s how the year actually breaks down.
March-May, or September-November
Spring and fall bring Savannah’s most comfortable weather, mild temperatures without the intense heat and humidity of summer. Spring also brings St. Patrick’s Day, one of the largest celebrations in the country, considerably busier and pricier as a result.
Spring (March-May): busiest, priciest
Spring brings Savannah’s heaviest crowds and highest hotel prices, St. Patrick’s Day and blooming azaleas both drawing visitors from across the country. Book well ahead if travelling this window, particularly around mid-March.
Summer (June-August): hottest, most humid
Summer brings Savannah’s most intense heat and humidity, considerably more draining for a full day of walking than the rest of the year. Prices dip slightly given the tougher conditions, and hurricane season runs through this window too.
Month by month, the short version
December-February: mild winter, cheapest, quietest.
March: St. Patrick’s Day, busiest and priciest window.
April-May: a genuine sweet spot, still mild, thinning crowds.
June-August: hot, humid, hurricane season begins.
September-October: the other best window, mild, quieter.
November: cooling down, still a reasonable window for sightseeing.
Events worth timing around
St. Patrick’s Day each March is genuinely one of the largest celebrations in the country, the fountain in Forsyth Park dyed green and the whole city turned out for a parade. The Savannah Music Festival each spring and Savannah’s Ghost Tours around Halloween add a proper counterpoint to the city’s calendar too.
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A note before you plan around this: prices, opening hours, booking requirements and admission details in this guide were correct at the time of writing, but venues change these often and sometimes without notice. Always check directly with the attraction or its official website before you travel or build a schedule around a specific time or price.
Before travelling to any destination featured on this site, please also check your government’s latest travel advice, as safety situations, entry requirements and travel warnings can change.
