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Mobile in May
Mobile warms up: highs climb to 81°F (27°C), from 74°F in April, with lows of 70°F (21°C) and about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 70°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs settle around 81°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 70°F (21°C).
With 77% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.6 in (118 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March and October & November).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (7°F) from April.
- Comfort improves from 76/100 in April to 79/100.
- May sits inside the Feb – May window our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mobile in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Colonial Fort Condé
Partial reconstruction of the 1700s French fort, next to the welcome center.
Mobile Carnival Museum
Mardi Gras gowns, trains and floats from America's oldest Carnival city.
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 May
- Gulf Shores in May~37 mi · highs 78°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- New Orleans in May~132 mi · highs 82°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in May~284 mi · highs 81°F, 5.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in May~300 mi · highs 79°F, 4.0 in rain · 1°C (2°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mobile?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 89 in March and October & November. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. May is inside the Feb – May window our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends.
How hot is Mobile in May?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 70°F (21°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mobile in May?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.6 in (1590 mm).
What should I pack for Mobile in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- New Orleans & Gulf Coast Feb – May
Planning Mobile in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.