When is the best time to go to Dauphin Island

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dauphin Island, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dauphin Island weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dauphin Island are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dauphin Island January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 121mm 5.4hrs 11.3hrs 18°C

The climate in Dauphin Island during January can be summarized as mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dauphin Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Dauphin Island and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in January »

February

Dauphin Island February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 135mm 6.4hrs 12hrs 17°C

February in Dauphin Island is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dauphin Island for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Dauphin Island and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in February »

March

Dauphin Island March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 143mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs 18°C

The weather in March in Dauphin Island is characteristically mild and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dauphin Island.

March is in the spring in Dauphin Island and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in March »

April

Dauphin Island April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 119mm 8.8hrs 13.7hrs 21°C

Dauphin Island's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Dauphin Island.

April is in the spring in Dauphin Island and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in April »

May

Dauphin Island May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 118mm 9.2hrs 14.5hrs 25°C

May is a damp, humid month in Dauphin Island and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dauphin Island, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Dauphin Island and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in May »

June

Dauphin Island June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 146mm 9.1hrs 11.3hrs 28°C

Dauphin Island's weather in June is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dauphin Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Dauphin Island and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in June »

July

Dauphin Island July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 173mm 8.3hrs 12hrs 29°C

July in Dauphin Island is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dauphin Island for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Dauphin Island and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in July »

August

Dauphin Island August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 162mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs 30°C

The weather in August in Dauphin Island is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dauphin Island for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Dauphin Island and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in August »

September

Dauphin Island September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 157mm 7.7hrs 13.7hrs 28°C

Dauphin Island's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dauphin Island.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dauphin Island and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in September »

October

Dauphin Island October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 86mm 8.3hrs 14.5hrs 25°C

October is a a little damp, humid month in Dauphin Island and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dauphin Island, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dauphin Island and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in October »

November

Dauphin Island November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 94mm 6.6hrs 11.3hrs 22°C

The weather in November in Dauphin Island is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dauphin Island, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dauphin Island and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in November »

December

Dauphin Island December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 127mm 5.5hrs 12hrs 20°C

December in Dauphin Island is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dauphin Island for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Dauphin Island and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dauphin Island with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dauphin Island weather in December »