Best time to visit Gulf Shores

Q: When is the best time to visit Gulf Shores?

The best time to visit Gulf Shores is April and May based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Gulf Shores?

The hottest time of year in Gulf Shores is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Gulf Shores?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Gulf Shores with 178mm on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Gulf Shores?

The sunniest time of year in Gulf Shores is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Gulf Shores?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Gulf Shores in August when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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When is the best time to visit Gulf Shores?

The best time to visit Gulf Shores is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
1.5
Feb
4
Mar
4.5
Apr
4.5
May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
3.5
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

61
Jan
63
Feb
70
Mar
77
Apr
82
May
88
Jun
90
Jul
90
Aug
86
Sep
79
Oct
70
Nov
63
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

5
Jan
6
Feb
7
Mar
9
Apr
9
May
9
Jun
8
Jul
8
Aug
7
Sep
8
Oct
6
Nov
5
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Gulf Shores?

The hottest time of year in Gulf Shores is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 90°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Gulf Shores?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Gulf Shores with 7.0 inches on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Gulf Shores?

The sunniest time of year in Gulf Shores is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Gulf Shores?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Gulf Shores in August when the water temperature reaches 84°F.