Cold Front Brings Cooler Weather to Savannah

A cold front crosses Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry Friday, bringing isolated showers before cooler, drier weekend conditions settle in.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Forecasts

Wide view of tidal salt marsh under a dark bank of clouds releasing distant rain, with clearer sky behind the approaching front. — A cold front crosses Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry Friday, bringing isolated showers and a few rumbles of thunder before cooler, drier weekend weather settles over Savannah. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

A cold front moves across Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry on Friday, producing isolated showers and a couple rumbles of thunder with highs in the low to mid 80s. Cooler, less humid weather follows over the weekend in the Savannah area.

Why it matters

Savannah remains more than 18.5 inches below its average rainfall so far this year, so the shift in weather offers little relief from the deficit. The weekend conditions also set the backdrop for outdoor events, including Georgia Southern University's homecoming game.

Local forecast figures show Friday highs in the low to mid 80s, with weekend lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s. Savannah's rainfall deficit stands over 18.5 inches below average so far this year, and it is unclear how much the isolated showers will affect that total.

The details

The chance of showers pushes off the coast by late afternoon or early Friday evening, and cooler, less humid weather settles across the Savannah area as the front moves offshore. Both weekend days are expected to have plenty of sunshine, with temperatures in the 50s early Saturday and reaching the 70s after around noon, including during the fourth quarter of Georgia Southern's homecoming game under the lights.

Friday: A cold front crosses the area with isolated showers and thunder, and highs reach the low to mid 80s.
Weekend: Cooler, less humid weather with lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s.
Saturday: Georgia Southern's homecoming game starts in the 50s and warms into the 70s after around 12pm.
Mid-November: A stronger cold front is possible, dipping lows to the low to mid 40s with highs in the 60s.

Seasonal Patterns

Savannah's rainfall total remains more than 18.5 inches below average so far this year, and the Friday cold front brings only isolated showers that do little to close that gap. The cooler, drier weekend that follows reflects the typical autumn shift in Southeast Georgia rather than a break from the year's dry conditions.

Plan outdoor activities for Friday evening around the chance of isolated showers, and expect cooler temperatures by the weekend. Savannah residents heading to Saturday's homecoming game should bring layers, since the start is in the 50s before temperatures climb into the 70s.

The takeaway

Cooler weekend weather offers a welcome change from the warm Friday, but the rainfall deficit in Savannah remains large, so the dry conditions are likely to persist. Readers planning weekend outings should check the forecast closer to the date for updates.