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Best time to visit · Alabama, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Gulf Shores is March, May and October & November, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 78°F (25°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain in October. April and December – February are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 62°F to 85°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 59.4 in (1510 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 62°F16°C | 63°F17°C | 67°F19°C | 72°F22°C | 78°F26°C | 83°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 85°F30°C | 83°F28°C | 78°F25°C | 70°F21°C | 65°F18°C |
| Avg low | 54°F12°C | 56°F14°C | 61°F16°C | 67°F19°C | 74°F23°C | 80°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 79°F26°C | 72°F22°C | 64°F18°C | 58°F14°C |
| Rain | 3.7 in94 mm | 4.5 in114 mm | 4.5 in114 mm | 4.6 in118 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 6.3 in160 mm | 6.7 in171 mm | 7.2 in184 mm | 5.9 in149 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 5.0 in126 mm |
| Humidity | 80% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 79% | 78% | 78% | 78% | 76% | 74% | 75% | 80% |
| Cloud | 56% | 57% | 51% | 46% | 42% | 50% | 56% | 55% | 45% | 39% | 42% | 58% |
| Comfort | 80 | 80 | 84 | 77 | 83 | 67 | 60 | 59 | 72 | 87 | 87 | 80 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 3 m (10 ft), close to Gulf Shores's own ~2 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 62–65°F (16–18°C), and nights reach 54°F (12°C). About 13.1 in (334 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. December – February score well without being the very best (season average 80/100).
Temperatures climb through the season, from 67°F highs in March to 78°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 12.9 in (327 mm) of rain, 22% of the year's total. April & May feel humid, with humidity near 81%. Comfort peaks here: March and May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 81/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 83–85°F (29–30°C). It's the wettest season, with about 20.3 in (515 mm) of rain, 34% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 78%. Comfort scores bottom out in July & August; the season averages 62/100.
Temperatures slide from 83°F highs in September to 70°F by November. About 13.1 in (334 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. September feels humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort peaks here: October & November rank with the year's best, and the season averages 82/100.
By comfort score: 8 Great, 3 Good and 1 Fair. Great months: October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Gulf Shores is March, May and October & November, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 78°F (25°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain in October. April and December – February are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of rain.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 7.2 in (184 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 3.5 in (88 mm). The yearly total is around 59.4 in (1510 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 54°F (12°C) and highs of 62°F (16°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 85°F (30°C).
Yes: in June – August humidity averages 78% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 85°F (30°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 20.3 in (515 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is November – January, with about 12.1 in (308 mm).
Poll the group on March, May and October & November dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
