Early winter · Weather & things to do
Mobile in December
Mobile cools off: highs slip to 63°F (17°C), from 69°F in November, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 75/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 5.5 in (139 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What December feels like
Days are mild at around 63°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 50°F (10°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.5 in (139 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around December
December sits mid-table; the best months are March and October & November.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 01 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in November to 75/100.
- Our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends Feb – May, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 50°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.5 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 December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Mobile Carnival Museum
Mardi Gras gowns, trains and floats from America's oldest Carnival city.
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Greek Revival cathedral with German stained glass, steps from downtown.
Wintzell's Oyster House
Downtown oyster house since 1938 serving oysters fried, stewed or nude.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
65 acres of formal gardens on the Fowl River south of the city.
Why now December scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Felix's Fish Camp
Causeway seafood restaurant over the delta with bay views.
Nearby in December
- Gulf Shores in December~37 mi · highs 65°F, 5.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- New Orleans in December~132 mi · highs 62°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in December~284 mi · highs 54°F, 5.5 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in December~300 mi · highs 53°F, 5.2 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Mobile?
It's middling, scoring 75/100. The best months are March and October & November, at up to 89. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain. Our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends Feb – May, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Mobile in December?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mobile in December?
Yes: about 5.5 in (139 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.6 in (1590 mm).
What should I pack for Mobile in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 50°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Mobile in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.