Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Gulf Shores with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Gulf Shores in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Gulf Shores with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 29°C, with nights close to 20°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Gulf Shores will be around 29°C, with nights close to 21°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Gulf Shores is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 96 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 21% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Gulf Shores. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Gulf Shores in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
26°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
96 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 8 days | |
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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.
Is May a good time to visit Gulf Shores?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Gulf Shores. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Gulf Shores runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Gulf Shores in May
With 34°C, Gulf Shores hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -10°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Gulf Shores
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Gulf Shores, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Gulf Shores
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Gulf Shores, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Gulf Shores.
Daily UV Index in May in Gulf Shores
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.
Temperature in May in Gulf Shores Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Gulf Shores, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Gulf Shores Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Gulf Shores, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Gulf Shores
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Average Weather in Gulf Shores by Month
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