Gulf Shores Weather in May

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

The climate in Gulf Shores during May can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

May is in the spring in Gulf Shores and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

Gulf Shores weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Nightly temperature 18.1°C 64.6°F
Average temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 113 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 24.3°C 75.8°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

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.

May temperatures in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores average temperature in May

May rainfall

Gulf Shores average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Gulf Shores average rain in May

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 May 2024.