By Ruth Okonkwo · October 12, 2026
March and April are the most beautiful months, with azaleas in every square and mild days. They are also the busiest, so book tours and dinners ahead.
Summer is hot and humid. Plan walks for the early morning or evening, carry water, and save the middle of the day for museums and long lunches.
October and November bring cooler weather, film and music festivals, and the most popular weeks for ghost walks.
Winter is quiet and mild. Crowds thin out, prices drop, and you may have a square almost to yourself on a weekday morning.
