The climate in Gulf Shores during October can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gulf Shores and is typically the 6th 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.
Daytime temperature | 26.1°C 79°F |
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Nightly temperature | 14.7°C 58.5°F |
Average temperature | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average October is the 2nd driest 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.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
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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 |