Gulf Shores (AL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Gulf Shores can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Gulf Shores can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Gulf Shores is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1582 mm. Gulf Shores can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 198 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast May, experiences much drier conditions, with 79 mm of rainfall, 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
Sunshine over the year
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
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Gulf Shores in the United States of America
During the months of March, April, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 198 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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