United States, North America

Savannah in August

Heat, humidity, and rising storm risk. Low rates are the only upside.

Think twiceHot and humid, highs near 91F (33C), storms

Savannah Forsyth Park, United States — SavannahPhoto: Ben Loomis, CC BY 2.0

The straight answer

August is a month to think twice about visiting Savannah. Heat, humidity, and rising storm risk. Low rates are the only upside.

Weather: Hot and humid, highs near 91F (33C), storms
Crowds: 2 of 5
Prices: 2 of 5

What August is like in Savannah

August is hot, humid and stormy, with highs near 91F (33C) and rising hurricane risk. The city is quiet, and low hotel rates are the only real upside. Storms can close Tybee Island and, in a bad year, prompt evacuations. Walking the historic district at midday is hard work.

Go only for a cheap, flexible trip with refundable bookings. Families and first-time visitors should wait for October or November, when the weather turns comfortable and the city is at its best. Late September is a cheaper option once the heat starts to ease.

Make the most of August

What is especially good about Savannah this month.

Low hotel rates

Rooms near the squares and Forsyth Park cost far less than in spring.

Quiet River Street evenings

After dark, the waterfront is calmer and cooler than during the day.

Beach mornings

Tybee is best early, before afternoon storms roll in.

What to pack for August

Light clothes
Swimsuit
Insect repellent
A sturdy umbrella

Our timing tip

Book refundable rates and check the tropical forecast before you leave.

Book Savannah for August.

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Things to do in Savannah

Full guide

The squares and Forsyth Park

Walk the historic district early in the morning. Chippewa, Monterey, and Lafayette squares are standouts.

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Bonaventure Cemetery

Moss-draped Victorian cemetery on a river bluff. Go in the morning light and respect posted hours.

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Fort Pulaski National Monument

A massive brick fort near Tybee, with trails and ranger programs. Easy half day.

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Tybee Island

Beach town with a historic lighthouse. Summer weekends are busy; weekdays are easier.

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Wormsloe State Historic Site

Famous oak-lined avenue and colonial ruins. The live oak drive is best in morning light.

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Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

Birthplace of the founder of the Girl Scouts. Tours fill with troops in spring.

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Beat the crowds

Avoid St. Patrick's week unless you are coming for it. The weeks around it offer the same blooms with far fewer people.
Stay in the Victorian District or near Forsyth Park rather than River Street for quieter nights.
Take the walking tours and cemetery visits early, and save the afternoons for museums in summer.
Weekday trips in spring and fall are much calmer than weekends.

Know before you go

Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. Storms can close Tybee Island and prompt evacuations.
Sand gnats (no-see-ums) are worst in spring and summer near marshes. Bring repellent.
Historic houses and museums keep limited hours on holidays; check before planning around one.