Gulf Shores (AL) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Gulf Shores can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in July to 6°C (43°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Gulf Shores is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1582 mm (62 in). Gulf Shores can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 198 mm (7.8 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (May), you will experience much drier conditions, with 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gulf Shores Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Gulf Shores can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Gulf Shores.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year