Best time to visit Gulf Shores

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When is the best time to visit Gulf Shores?

The best time to visit Gulf Shores is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Gulf Shores16
    Jan
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Gulf Shores17
    Feb
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Gulf Shores21
    Mar
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Gulf Shores25
    Apr
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Gulf Shores28
    May
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Gulf Shores31
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Gulf Shores32
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Gulf Shores32
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Gulf Shores30
    Sep
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Gulf Shores26
    Oct
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Gulf Shores21
    Nov
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Gulf Shores17
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Gulf Shores?

The hottest time of year in Gulf Shores is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Gulf Shores?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Gulf Shores with 178mm on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Gulf Shores?

The sunniest time of year in Gulf Shores is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Gulf Shores?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Gulf Shores in August when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Alabama (Gulf Shores) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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