Gulf Shores Weather in August

What's the weather like in Gulf Shores (Alabama) in August 2024?

The climate in Gulf Shores during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Gulf Shores and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Gulf Shores weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.9°C 89.4°F
Nightly temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Average temperature 27.3°C 81.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 166 mm 6.5 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 29.5°C 85°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 166mm 6.5 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores average temperature in August

August rainfall

Gulf Shores average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Gulf Shores average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gulf Shores in August 2024.