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Savannah in January

Quiet and cheap. Great for museum days and historic home tours.

Quiet valueCool, highs near 60F (16C)

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

The straight answer

January is a quiet, good-value month to visit Savannah. Quiet and cheap. Great for museum days and historic home tours.

Weather: Cool, highs near 60F (16C)
Crowds: 1 of 5
Prices: 1 of 5

What January is like in Savannah

January is quiet and cheap in Savannah. Highs are near 60F (16C), with cool mornings and chilly evenings. The squares are calm, the live oaks still hold their Spanish moss, and hotel rates are at their lowest. It is a good month for museum days and historic home tours, with easy dinner reservations.

It suits couples, history lovers and budget travelers who want a slow, relaxed city break. It is too cool for Tybee Island beach days. For blooming azaleas and warm evenings, plan for April, and if you want a low-key version of spring, try late February.

Make the most of January

What is especially good about Savannah this month.

Historic house tours

Tours of the city's historic homes are uncrowded, and guides have time for questions.

Bonaventure Cemetery in winter light

The moss-draped cemetery on the river bluff is peaceful on a cool morning. Respect the posted hours.

Lowest rates of the year

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

What to pack for January

A warm jacket for chilly evenings
Layers for mild afternoons
Comfortable walking shoes
A compact umbrella

Our timing tip

Walk the squares on a sunny afternoon, when the low winter light filters through the oaks.

Book Savannah for January.

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Whole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
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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.