Pollen season in Georgia usually starts very early (often in February) and can run all the way into October , with different types of pollen peaking at different times.

Quick Scoop: Georgia Pollen Season

  • Overall “pollen season” in Georgia: roughly February through late October , depending on weather and where you are in the state.
  • Earliest start: some areas (especially South and Central Georgia) can see noticeable tree pollen as early as January–February.
  • Latest end: many sources note pollen easing by late September to late October , with relief after the first real cold snap or frost.

By Type of Pollen

  • Tree pollen:
    • Starts: late February (sometimes January in milder areas).
* Peaks: **March–April** (this is when you see the classic yellow dust on cars and patios).

* Tapers off: by **late May**.
  • Grass pollen:
    • Starts: mid‑ to late April.
* Peaks: **May–June** , continuing into summer.

* Eases: by **late June or mid‑summer** , though some grass pollen can linger.
  • Weed (ragweed, etc.) pollen:
    • Starts: August.
* Peaks: **late August–September**.

* Ends: usually **late September to late October** , sometimes into early November in warm years.

Regional Differences in Georgia

  • North Georgia:
    • Pollen often starts a bit later (early March) and ends by mid–late September thanks to cooler temps.
  • Metro Atlanta & Central Georgia:
    • Often begins late February , with tree pollen spikes in early spring and weed pollen into late September/early October.
  • South Georgia:
    • Earliest and longest season, sometimes starting mid‑February and stretching into mid‑October or a bit later in warm years.

Simple Rule of Thumb

  • Expect some outdoor pollen in Georgia from about February until the first real frost (often late October).
  • The worst months for many allergy sufferers are March, April, May, and September.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.