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Best Time to Visit Savannah for Mild Weather and Fewer Tourists

June Hartwell 11/01/2026 8:50pm

Hey everyone, I'm planning a weekend trip to Savannah in the spring and was wondering what time of year is considered 'best' for weather and tourist crowds. From my experience, late March or early April is usually a sweet spot - the azaleas are blooming, it's not too hot yet, and the summer tourists haven't arrived. Has anyone been during this time and found it to be true?

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