When is the best time to go to Gulf Shores
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gulf Shores, 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.
Average temperatures in Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gulf Shores 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 119mm | 5.6hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in Gulf Shores during January can be summarized as mild and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulf Shores for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Gulf Shores weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 130mm | 6.5hrs | 12hrs |
February in Gulf Shores is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulf Shores for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Gulf Shores and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 130mm 5.1 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Gulf Shores weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 140mm | 7.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Gulf Shores is characteristically mild and wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gulf Shores.
March is in the spring in Gulf Shores and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 140mm 5.5 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Gulf Shores weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 109mm | 9.1hrs | 13.7hrs |
Gulf Shores'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 Gulf Shores.
April is in the spring in Gulf Shores and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 109mm 4.3 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Gulf Shores weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 113mm | 9.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Gulf Shores and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gulf Shores, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Gulf Shores 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 (65°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 113mm 4.5 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 142mm | 9.3hrs | 11.3hrs |
June is a wet, humid month in Gulf Shores and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulf Shores for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Gulf Shores and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 142mm 5.6 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 178mm | 8.6hrs | 12hrs |
July in Gulf Shores is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulf Shores for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores with around 178mm 7 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 166mm | 8.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Gulf Shores is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gulf Shores for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Gulf Shores and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th 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.
Gulf Shores weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 163mm | 7.8hrs | 13.7hrs |
Gulf Shores's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gulf Shores.
September is in the fall / autumn in Gulf Shores and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 163mm 6.4 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Gulf Shores weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 94mm | 8.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Gulf Shores and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gulf Shores, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gulf Shores and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 94mm 3.7 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Gulf Shores weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 92mm | 6.9hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in Gulf Shores during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gulf Shores, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Gulf Shores and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 92mm 3.6 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Gulf Shores weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 112mm | 5.7hrs | 12hrs |
December in Gulf Shores is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gulf Shores.
December is in the winter in Gulf Shores and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gulf Shores with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Gulf Shores weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 92mm 3.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 15.4°C 59.7°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 178mm 7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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