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Atlanta, GA Halloween Weather Alert: Rain Returns Oct. 31
Atlanta, GA – Families across north and central Georgia could face changing weather conditions this Halloween as a stretch of sunny, dry days gives way to increasing rain chances Saturday evening, Oct
By Marcus Hale · 2026-10-27T10:38:02.914Z
Atlanta, GA – Families across north and central Georgia could face changing weather conditions this Halloween as a stretch of sunny, dry days gives way to increasing rain chances Saturday evening, Oct. 31, potentially affecting trick or treating and outdoor celebrations.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, rain chances will remain near zero across the region through Friday before a weather system approaches from the west Saturday evening and continues into the overnight hours.
Sunny, Mild Weather Through Midweek
Tuesday, Oct. 27, will bring sunny skies and pleasant temperatures across north Georgia, with afternoon highs ranging from 72 to 77 degrees.
Central Georgia will be slightly warmer, with temperatures reaching 74 to 80 degrees.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, remains mostly dry, with partly cloudy conditions across northern Georgia and mostly sunny skies farther south.
Temperatures will generally remain in the 70s.
Temperatures Climb Toward 80 Degrees
Thursday, Oct. 29, brings another sunny day, with highs between 75 and 79 degrees across north Georgia and 76 to 80 degrees across central Georgia.
Friday, Oct. 30, could be the warmest day of the week, with highs reaching 75 to 80 degrees in northern communities and 78 to 83 degrees farther south.
Halloween Evening Brings Rain Chances
Saturday, Oct. 31, will begin with relatively mild conditions before rain chances increase during the evening and overnight hours.
Highs are forecast between 72 and 78 degrees across north Georgia, including the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Central Georgia could reach 76 to 83 degrees.
The approaching system may bring showers during portions of Halloween evening, although the exact timing and coverage remain uncertain.
Families planning trick or treating, neighborhood gatherings or outdoor Halloween events should monitor updated forecasts and consider backup plans.
The National Weather Service has not identified a specific severe weather threat in the supplied outlook.
Rain chances could extend into early Sunday, Nov. 1, as the system moves through the region.
Residents can follow updated forecasts at weather.gov/ffc .