Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Mobile in January
This is the coldest month in Mobile: highs average 59°F (15°C) and lows 46°F (8°C), with about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What January feels like
Highs near 59°F (15°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 46°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (102 mm).
Plan around January
January is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March and October & November).
- Comfort holds steady from December (75 → 75/100).
- Our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends Feb – May, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mobile in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Tour a WWII battleship, the submarine USS Drum and an aircraft pavilion.
Why now January scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Colonial Fort Condé
Partial reconstruction of the 1700s French fort, next to the welcome center.
Wintzell's Oyster House
Downtown oyster house since 1938 serving oysters fried, stewed or nude.
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 January
- Gulf Shores in January~37 mi · highs 62°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- New Orleans in January~132 mi · highs 60°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in January~284 mi · highs 51°F, 4.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in January~300 mi · highs 50°F, 4.2 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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Mobile?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 89 in March and October & November. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain. Our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends Feb – May, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Mobile in January?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mobile in January?
Some: about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.6 in (1590 mm).
What should I pack for Mobile in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Mobile in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.