Travel Tips
Weather
- Spring - Fair & Bright; 65-80°
- Summer - Warm & Sunny; 80-95°
- Fall - Clear & Brisk; 55-75°
- Winter - Mild & Cool; 50-60°
Georgia boasts a moderate climate year round, while providing a distinct and rich experience each season. Our summers are warm, our falls brisk and sunny, our winters mild and our springs are blooming with dogwoods and azaleas. Georgia has moderate rainfall each year and varying snowfall from light in the Mountains to virtually none in other regions, especially those south of the Atlanta Metro.
Time Zone
Georgia is located in the Eastern Standard Time zone.
What To Wear
Depending on what time of year you visit Georgia, shorts and a t-shirt will generally carry you through your entire trip. During the late fall and winter months, pack your coat and sweater but there’s a chance you may not need it. Whether your trip for business or pleasure, our friendly southern demeanor means casual is the way to go.
Transportation
With Georgia’s many airports and interstates it’s easy to arrive. But once you’re in Georgia our state’s well-connected transportation infrastructure will help you get around.
- Airports
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International – The world’s busiest airport
- Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport – A direct link to Georgia’s coast
- Georgia Airport Directory – Get information on all of Georgia’s airports
- Interstates - All roads lead to Georgia with four major interstates, including I-85, I-75, I-20 and I-95, as well as more than 20,000 miles of federal and state highways.
- Marta - When traveling in the Atlanta Metro region, visitors can easily reach their destination by rail or bus in a fast, safe and convenient environment
- Georgia Navigator - Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Intelligent Transportation System. This website provides the latest information on travel conditions pertaining to accidents, severe weather, roadway debris or stalled vehicles.
- CAT - In the Savannah area, catch the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) for transit options in Georgia’s unique coastal communities.
- Other areas - For transportation options in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties, visit the Georgia Regional Transit Authority (GRTA) for a variety of options to get you where you need to be.
