Spring in Savannah is one of the most popular times of year to visit, and it only takes one look at the photos to understand why! Between the azaleas, climbing roses, jasmine, magnolias, fringe trees, and agapanthus, the city is bursting with color all season long.

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Spring in Savannah
The best places to go to see all of the beautiful flowers around the city are Forsyth Park, the cemeteries in Savannah (particularly Bonaventure Cemetery and Laurel Grove Cemetery), most of the squares in the Historic District, Victory Drive, and at the Savannah Botanical Gardens.
What’s Blooming in Savannah?
Here is a very general timeline to help you with your planning…
- March: This is prime azalea season! Dogwoods also begin blooming in March, and you can often spot yellow climbing roses in gardens throughout the Historic District. Sometimes the camellias are fading away, so you might catch remnants of them, too.
- April: This is the time for Chinese fringe trees and dogwood blossoms. Sometimes the jasmine begins blooming late in the month. The Spanish moss gets tiny blossoms on it starting around this time of year.
- May: Jasmine is the star of the show during May, and it looks (and smells) heavenly! Southern magnolias bloom in May, too. Bright purple agapanthus starts to bloom at the end of spring and lasts into the summer months.
Related Reading: Savannah Weather by Month (Includes a List of What’s Blooming Each Month!)
Savannah Azaleas
If you can time your trip to coincide with azalea season, it’s by far the prettiest time of year to visit Savannah. The entire city seems like it’s covered in pink and white blossoms!
Allow me to present photographic evidence of this phenomenon…












My #1 Tip for Beginner Photographers
When taking photos of the azaleas, try to position yourself so the azaleas are in the foreground of your shot and an iconic Savannah landmark is in the background of the photo.
You can see examples above in the photo of The Olde Pink House and the shot with the marquee sign of the iconic Lucas Theatre in the background.
When do the Azaleas Bloom in Savannah?
I’ve been tracking peak azalea season in Savannah for a few years now. In case you’re curious, here’s when the azaleas peaked in Savannah’s Historic District during recent years:
- 2021: Last week in March
- 2022: First week in March
- 2023: Last week in Feb, first in March
- 2024: Second and third weeks in March
- 2025: TBD (I’m thinking second or third week in March?)
I should also point out that each of the different varieties of azaleas peak at a different time, and the azaleas in Bonaventure Cemetery sometimes peak earlier or later than the ones downtown.
Chinese Fringe Trees
It’s so fun when the Chinese fringe trees start blooming! From a distance, they look like they’re covered with giant cotton balls.

However, once you move closer it’s apparent they’re actually covered with thousands (maybe even hundreds of thousands?) of delicate white blossoms.


The fringe trees begin blooming in mid March and usually start to peak by early April. They bloom for approximately two weeks and draw lots of attention.
It’s common to see questions pop up in local Facebook groups with people asking, “What are those white trees blooming all over Savannah?”



The three shots above are of a fringe tree in Taylor Square, but the best place to spot dozens in bloom all at once is in the median along Abercorn Street just south of Victory Drive.
Resurrection Fern
Let’s pause for a brief break from all the blooms so I can show you a sight that’s even more stunning than the azaleas. Behold the beauty of Southern live oaks covered in resurrection fern…


Resurrection fern is a type of fern that lies dormant for much of the year. However, as soon as it rains in Savannah the fern “resurrects” and puts on quite a show in all its fluffy green glory!
FAQs
Spring in Savannah, Georgia, is a very pretty time of year. The weather is usually mild, with lows in the 60s to 70s and highs in the 70s to upper 80s. Flowers bloom throughout the season, beginning with azaleas in early March, then magnolias and jasmine in April and May.
If you’re wondering what to wear in Savannah during the spring, plan on packing layers. It’s often cool in the mornings and evenings, but the temperatures warm up significantly midday. Note that it’s often a few degrees cooler along River Street due to the breeze blowing in off the river.
Resurrection fern gets its name because it shrivels up and turns brown when the weather is dry, but as soon as a significant amount of rain falls, the plant “resurrects” and springs to life with bright green fronds.
Savannah Travel Guide
My Savannah First-Timer’s Guide combines my most helpful Savannah travel tips from this website into one handy downloadable guide.
When you purchase the ebook, you’ll also gain access to a private Facebook group where you can ask questions about your trip and get advice from others who have recently visited.
Thanks. Very helpful, even for an former resident who is trying to lure his family from Ohio to come down for a visit.
Winter in Ohio vs. spring in Savannah? I know which one I’d choose 😂