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Winter coat for Atlanta in May

Verdict

Skip it

Lows stay near 59°F — a coat is overkill.

Why

Atlanta in May averages highs of 80°F, lows of 59°F, 9 rainy days.

That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 59°F — a coat is overkill.

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