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

Interested in knowing the climate of Gulf Shores in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Gulf Shores during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 19°C.

Precipitation

Gulf Shores in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 8 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 301 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. 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 May

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 301 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 May

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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