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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gulf Shores during January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Gulf Shores typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C. The weather this month is milder than usual, but still provides a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Precipitation

Gulf Shores in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 160 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, August and September tend to have 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 January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 160 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 January

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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