The weather in August in Gulf Shores

It's hot in August in Gulf Shores with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Gulf Shores. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Gulf Shores, Alabama. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2023, Gulf Shores reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Gulf Shores is 32°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 264 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Gulf Shores

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Gulf Shores. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Gulf Shores New York
Average temperature 32°C 30°C
Max. temperature 33°C 31°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 264 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 21 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Gulf Shores with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Gulf Shores is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Gulf Shores runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Gulf Shores

Temperature in August in Gulf Shores over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Gulf Shores

Total precipitation in August in Gulf Shores over the years

Daily UV index in August in Gulf Shores

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Gulf Shores, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Gulf Shores by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gulf Shores. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.