Pollen season in Georgia is long: it typically runs from about late winter (February) through early fall (late September to October), depending on where you are in the state and the year’s weather.

Quick Scoop

  • In much of Georgia, noticeable pollen usually starts in February and can last until late September or October.
  • North Georgia tends to start a bit later and end a bit earlier; South Georgia often has the longest season, sometimes into mid‑October.
  • Different plants take turns: trees first, then grasses, then weeds like ragweed.

Month‑by‑month feel

  • Late January–February: Early tree pollen can appear, especially in warmer and southern parts of the state.
  • March–May: Classic “Georgia pollen” season; tree pollen is intense and grass pollen starts overlapping.
  • June–July: Tree pollen fades; grass pollen remains the main outdoor trigger.
  • August–September: Weed pollen (especially ragweed) peaks and can be brutal for allergy sufferers.
  • Late September–October: Levels gradually drop; in warmer South Georgia, weed pollen can linger until the first good cold snaps.

Why it feels “never‑ending”

Georgia’s mild winters and long growing season mean plants start pollinating earlier and keep going longer than in many other states, so allergy season can easily stretch 7–9 months of the year. Climate trends and warm late winters can also push pollen season to start earlier or spike harder in a given year.

If you’re in Georgia, it’s normal to feel like you get only a short break from pollen, mostly in late fall and early winter.

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