What to Wear in Savannah
USA · 4 monthly packing guides
Savannah runs Southern-coastal historical — the heritage 1733 James Oglethorpe-founded city, the heritage Historic District 22-square-block grid with 22 garden-square parks (the most-intact 18th-century American city plan, NHL since 1966 + UNESCO since 1994 protected). Per NOAA Savannah/Hilton Head International data, May-August holds 29-34°C / 85-93°F afternoons with 75% humidity, the heritage Atlantic-Caribbean coastal heat-and-humidity register that defines Lowcountry summer. The heritage cobblestone River Street + the heritage 1819 Owens-Thomas House + the heritage Mercer-Williams House (the heritage 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' setting) anchor the Historic District. Local register: ShopSCAD (the heritage SCAD-student-and-alumni gallery and design shop on Bull Street — the recognized Savannah-design destination), Custard Boutique, the heritage Trunk 13 contemporary, plus the heritage Southern-prep register Lilly Pulitzer (Palm Beach 1959, Savannah Broughton Street flagship), Vineyard Vines, Sperry. SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design, since 1978 — the heritage SCAD shapes the city's contemporary creative register, with the heritage SCAD Museum of Art on Turner Boulevard); the heritage Forsyth Park 30-acre + the heritage Bonaventure Cemetery (the heritage 1846 cemetery on the Wilmington River, the recognized Spanish moss + live-oak photo destination); the heritage Tybee Island beach 30 minutes east. Skip pure resort wear at the heritage downtown restaurants — Savannah register reads cotton sundress + sandals + lightweight cardigan for AC. Dinner runs 18:00-21:00 (earlier than mainland-coastal Florida).
Choose your month below to match your layers and shoes to the weather. Across the months covered, average daily lows reach 17°C / 63°F in May; average highs reach 34°C / 93°F in July.
Compare Savannah by month
Monthly averages help compare packing needs; check the forecast before departure. Only months with published guides are listed. See the source notes below for station and measurement differences. Scroll across the table to see all weather details on a small screen.
| Month | Average low | Average high | Rain days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May packing guide | 17°C / 63°F | 29°C / 84°F | 7 | 13h 35m |
| June packing guide | 22°C / 72°F | 32°C / 90°F | 12 | 14h 5m |
| July packing guide | 23°C / 73°F | 34°C / 93°F | 12 | 13h 55m |
| August packing guide | 23°C / 73°F | 33°C / 91°F | 13 | 13h 10m |
Choose your Savannah packing list
Savannah in May is pre-summer Lowcountry shoulder — 29°C / 84°F afternoons, 17°C / 63°F mornings, 7 rain days. Before June-August humidity peak.
In this capsule: Lightweight cotton sundress or linen midi; Tailored chinos or cotton shorts + cotton tee; Closed-toe leather sneakers.
Savannah in June is early Lowcountry summer + Atlantic hurricane season opens — 32°C / 90°F afternoons, 22°C / 72°F mornings, 12 rain days.
In this capsule: Lightweight cotton sundress or linen midi; Tailored chinos or cotton shorts + cotton tee; Closed-toe leather sneakers.
Savannah in July is peak Lowcountry summer + Independence Day River Street fireworks — 34°C / 93°F afternoons, 23°C / 73°F mornings, 12 rain days.
In this capsule: Lightweight cotton sundress or linen midi; Tailored chinos or cotton shorts + cotton tee; Closed-toe leather sneakers — breathable.
Savannah in August is peak Atlantic hurricane season + late Lowcountry summer — 33°C / 91°F afternoons, 23°C / 73°F mornings, 13 rain days.
In this capsule: Lightweight cotton sundress or linen midi; Tailored chinos or cotton shorts + cotton tee; Closed-toe leather sneakers — breathable.
Climate sources by month
These credits follow the source recorded on each monthly guide. Climate figures inform the packing advice; outfit combinations and illustrations are editorial suggestions.
- May: NOAA · Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · 1991–2020 normals
- June: NOAA · Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · 1991–2020 normals
- July: NOAA · Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · 1991–2020 normals
- August: NOAA · Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · 1991–2020 normals
Frequently asked questions
Start with your travel month. The 4 published guides cover May, June, July, August. Compare the average low as well as the high: among these months, May has the lowest average low at 17°C / 63°F, while July has the highest average high at 34°C / 93°F. For a trip spanning two months, read both lists before deciding which layers to bring.
No. They are monthly climate averages for planning, not temperatures promised for a particular day or hour. Check the local forecast close to departure and adjust your layers and rain protection. The source, station and averaging period are listed for each month where recorded; different stations or rain-day definitions can affect comparisons.
No. Treat the capsule as a set of clothing functions: walking shoes, a base outfit, weather protection and any change for dinner or a venue's dress code. Start with equivalents you own. Adjust quantities to your trip length and laundry access; the illustrations are outfit suggestions, not a shopping requirement.