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Best Time to Visit Mobile

March and October & November are the best time to visit Mobile on the climate data: November scores 89/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. January & February and April & May are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of rain.

Mobile, Alabama, United States
Best months
Mar and Oct & Nov
Shoulder
Jan & Feb and Apr & May
Toughest
Jul & Aug
Warmest
Jul · 88°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 46°F
Wettest
Aug · 7.3 in
Driest
Nov · 3.3 in

Mobile weather by month

Highs run from 59°F to 88°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 62.6 in (1590 mm) of rain.

32°41°50°59°68°77°86°95°59°Jan63°Feb68°Mar74°Apr81°May87°Jun88°Jul88°Aug85°Sep78°Oct69°Nov63°Dec0100200
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Mobile, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high59°F15°C63°F17°C68°F20°C74°F24°C81°F27°C87°F30°C88°F31°C88°F31°C85°F30°C78°F26°C69°F21°C63°F17°C
Avg low46°F8°C50°F10°C55°F13°C62°F17°C70°F21°C77°F25°C78°F26°C78°F26°C74°F23°C65°F18°C55°F13°C50°F10°C
Rain4.0 in102 mm4.6 in116 mm4.8 in121 mm5.0 in128 mm4.6 in118 mm6.8 in173 mm7.1 in180 mm7.3 in185 mm5.6 in142 mm4.0 in101 mm3.3 in85 mm5.5 in139 mm
Humidity82%83%82%80%77%76%77%78%77%76%78%83%
Cloud58%60%53%47%44%50%58%56%44%40%46%61%
Comfort757883767960535268858975

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 17 m (56 ft), close to Mobile's own ~1 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Mobile season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 59–63°F (15–17°C) and lows down to 46°F (8°C). About 14.1 in (357 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. January & February score well without being the very best (season average 76/100).

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 68°F highs in March to 81°F by May. About 14.4 in (367 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. April & May feel humid, with humidity near 80%. March is among the best-scoring months (season average 79/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 87–88°F (30–31°C). It's the wettest season, with about 21.2 in (538 mm) of rain, 34% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 76%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July & August), averaging 55/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 85°F highs in September to 69°F by November. It's the driest season, with only about 12.9 in (328 mm) of rain, 21% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 77%. October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 81/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 8 Great, 2 Good and 2 Fair. Great months: October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.

Mobile weather questions

When is the best time to visit Mobile?

March and October & November are the best time to visit Mobile on the climate data: November scores 89/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain. January & February and April & May are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Mobile?

August is the wettest month, averaging about 7.3 in (185 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 3.3 in (85 mm). The yearly total is around 62.6 in (1590 mm).

What is the coldest month in Mobile?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 46°F (8°C) and highs of 59°F (15°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 88°F (31°C).

Is Mobile humid in summer?

Yes: in June – August humidity averages 76% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 88°F (31°C).

When is the rainy season in Mobile?

The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 21.2 in (538 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is October – December, with about 12.8 in (325 mm).

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