Gulf Shores, AL Weather
Gulf Shores hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 96°F (36°C) is about 9°F (5°C) above the typical July high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Gulf Shores weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Gulf Shores looks sunny, with a high of 91° and an overnight low of 77°. There is a 60% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Gulf Shores 14-day forecast
About the weather in Gulf Shores
Located in Alabama, United States, Gulf Shores experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 87°F (30°C) in July and dip to about 61°F (16°C) in January, with around 61.6 inches (1564 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Gulf Shores weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 61°F (16°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: 21°F (-6°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 87°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 79°F (26°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 61°F (16°C) and lows around 48°F (9°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 21°F (-6°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.3 inches (160 mm) of rain over 16 days, while February is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Gulf Shores brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (24°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Gulf Shores runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Gulf Shores is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Gulf Shores is mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Gulf Shores by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 48° | 9 | 5.0 in | 7.7 h/day | 72% |
| February | 65° | 53° | 10 | 3.6 in | 8.3 h/day | 77% |
| March | 69° | 58° | 11 | 4.5 in | 9.5 h/day | 76% |
| April | 74° | 63° | 11 | 5.6 in | 10.2 h/day | 75% |
| May | 80° | 70° | 11 | 5.0 in | 11.6 h/day | 76% |
| June | 85° | 76° | 16 | 6.3 in | 11.7 h/day | 78% |
| July | 87° | 79° | 20 | 5.0 in | 11.6 h/day | 79% |
| August | 87° | 79° | 18 | 6.3 in | 10.5 h/day | 78% |
| September | 84° | 75° | 13 | 6.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 75% |
| October | 78° | 67° | 9 | 4.3 in | 9.7 h/day | 70% |
| November | 70° | 58° | 8 | 4.4 in | 8.5 h/day | 71% |
| December | 65° | 54° | 12 | 5.6 in | 7.3 h/day | 77% |