Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Mobile in October
Mobile cools off: highs slip to 78°F (26°C), from 85°F in September, with lows of 65°F (18°C) and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (101 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 78°F (26°C).
Lows average 65°F (18°C).
Humidity averages 76%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Some rain is likely, about 4.0 in (101 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is one of Mobile's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 69°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 68/100 in September to 85/100.
- Our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends Feb – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mobile in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Tour a WWII battleship, the submarine USS Drum and an aircraft pavilion.
Why now October scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mobile Carnival Museum
Mardi Gras gowns, trains and floats from America's oldest Carnival city.
Callaghan's Irish Social Club
Neighborhood bar with a famous burger and live music in an old corner building.
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 Highs near 78°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in October
- Gulf Shores in October~37 mi · highs 78°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- New Orleans in October~132 mi · highs 78°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Clarksdale in October~284 mi · highs 76°F, 4.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Downtown & Midtown Atlanta in October~300 mi · highs 74°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (4°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Mobile?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. Our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route recommends Feb – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Mobile in October?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 65°F (18°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mobile in October?
Some: about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 62.6 in (1590 mm).
What should I pack for Mobile in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Mobile in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.