Where can you find the best USA weather and year-round vacation destinations in beautiful locations? All you have to do is Travel South. From sunny summer seasons to the cool spring air and moderate fall and winter temperatures that blanket the region, you'll find all our southern weather offers the perfect time to take a holiday down south.
We've Got a Sunny Disposition
The sun shines down south from five to six hours in the winter and from ten or eleven in the summer. Thanks to the open flow of warm tropical air from the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, winter in the south is both warmer and shorter than winters in the northern United States.
Local Forecasts & Weather Conditions
Travel South USA’s map allows you to view the weather conditions and average temperature state by state. Click on a state name below to view general climate information for the state. For local weather conditions and weather forecasts for specific southern cities, please visit weather.com.
Alabama is blessed with warmth and sunshine for the greater part of the year. Spring comes in March, and in October colorful fall foliage can be seen in the northern, central and southeast parts of the state. Snow is a rare winter occurrence except in north Alabama's higher altitudes.
Arkansas enjoys a temperate climate and four distinct and beautiful seasons. Spring and fall feature moderate temperatures perfect for touring and outdoor fun. Arkansas average monthly temperatures range from 32° Celsius in the summer months to -1° Celsius in the winter.
Florida enjoys a sub-tropical climate that promises long summers and short, mild winters perfect for year-round vacations to beaches, theme parks, cities and sites
Georgia enjoys mild temperatures all year round due to its latitude and proximity to the warm water of the Gulf of Mexico. While there is minimal snowfall in the northern part of the state, average monthly temperatures in the summer range from 27°-35° Celsius. . It offers some of the very best southern weather!
Kentucky's mild climate features warm summers and moderate winters. Visitors should bring a light coat for spring and autumn evenings.
Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana has a humid and subtropical climate, with temperatures averaging 82° F (28° Celsius) in the summer. Spring and autumn are mild, and the temperature rarely drops below freezing even in winter.
Mississippi's moderate southern weather encourages outdoors activities year 'round. The state experiences four distinct seasons, but temperatures are mild all year.
The state experiences four distinct seasons with temperatures warmer on the coast than in the mountainous western part of the state. The higher elevations have brilliant fall color and snow throughout the winter.
The coast experiences moderate climate year-round while the midlands and upcountry have four distinct seasons. Snow is rare in any part of the state.
Tennessee has a generally mild climate year 'round but enjoys the changing of four distinct seasons. The highest point of the state is in the east and the lowest point in the west at the Mississippi River.
Virginia experiences four distinct seasons. Winters are mild on the coast with snow in the higher elevations. Summers are mild and pleasant throughout the state. Fall brings brilliant color throughout the state, and spring brings Virginia's Historic Garden Week with home and garden tours at the peak of springtime color.
West Virginia has four distinct seasons with a wide variety average monthly temperatures and rainfall. Generally the state has warm to mild summers and moderate winters, except in the higher elevations. Peak fall color is generally during the first two weeks of October.