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Mobile in April
Mobile warms up: highs climb to 74°F (24°C), from 68°F in March, with lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 5.0 in (128 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 74°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 5.0 in (128 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 74°F (24°C).
Lows average 62°F (17°C).
Humidity averages 80%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 5.0 in (128 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March and October & November).
- First warm month: highs reach 74°F, up from 68°F in March.
- Humidity season begins: 80% on average, up from 82% in March.
- Comfort slips from 83/100 in March to 76/100.
- April sits inside the Feb – May window our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics80% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.0 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mobile in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
65 acres of formal gardens on the Fowl River south of the city.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Mar–Apr.
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Tour a WWII battleship, the submarine USS Drum and an aircraft pavilion.
Why now April scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Oakleigh House Museum
1833 Greek Revival mansion with guided tours in the Oakleigh Garden District.
Felix's Fish Camp
Causeway seafood restaurant over the delta with bay views.
Callaghan's Irish Social Club
Neighborhood bar with a famous burger and live music in an old corner building.
Nearby in April
- Gulf Shores in April~37 mi · highs 72°F, 4.6 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- New Orleans in April~132 mi · highs 76°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in April~284 mi · highs 73°F, 5.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in April~300 mi · highs 71°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mobile in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Mobile?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 89 in March and October & November. Expect highs of 74°F (24°C) and 5.0 in (128 mm) of rain. April is inside the Feb – May window our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends.
How hot is Mobile in April?
Average highs are 74°F (24°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mobile in April?
Yes: about 5.0 in (128 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.6 in (1590 mm).
What should I pack for Mobile in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (80% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.0 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- New Orleans & Gulf Coast Feb – May
Planning Mobile in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.