Gulf Shores weather in December (Alabama, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Gulf Shores in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Gulf Shores usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Gulf Shores in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 147 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gulf Shores climate page with graphs.

 

Gulf Shores, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mobile, the United States of America (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Gulf Shores, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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