AI-generatedMobile at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 1,367 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Mobile
Mobile has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Mobile is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – May, October – November
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:5418:22
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:39–07:26 · evening 17:50–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:29–06:39 · evening 18:37–18:46
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Mobile in October?
In October, Mobile is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mobile.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min06:54 – 18:22
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Mobile
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.0 – 26.2 °C
Swimming season: Apr – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mobile ranges from 15.6 °C in January to 29.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.6° | 13.2° | 16.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.9° | 14.1° | 17.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 18.2° | 16.7° | 19.7° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 21.4° | 20.2° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 25.4° | 24.3° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 28.5° | 27.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.5° | 28.7° | 30.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.8° | 29.1° | 30.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.5° | 27.7° | 29.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.1° | 24.0° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.8° | 19.5° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.6° | 16.3° | 19.3° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Mobile
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Mobile, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Mobile
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Mobile: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mobile has about 7 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mobile
How breezy and how cloudy Mobile is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Mobile typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Mobile: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Mobile
How often the day gets hot in Mobile (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mobile has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mobile
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 12 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 173 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 63 | 15° | 7° | 15.6° | 5.1 h | 9 | 107 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 17° | 9° | 15.9° | 5.3 h | 9 | 106 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 21° | 12° | 18.2° | 6.3 h | 10 | 116 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 24° | 16° | 21.4° | 7.1 h | 8 | 106 |
| MayMay | 79 | 28° | 20° | 25.4° | 7.9 h | 10 | 97 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 31° | 24° | 28.5° | 7.7 h | 15 | 132 |
| JulyJul | 38 | 31° | 25° | 29.5° | 7.5 h | 19 | 152 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 31° | 25° | 29.8° | 6.6 h | 19 | 143 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 30° | 22° | 28.5° | 6.4 h | 11 | 120 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 26° | 17° | 25.1° | 6.8 h | 7 | 78 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 21° | 12° | 20.8° | 6.0 h | 7 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 17° | 9° | 17.6° | 4.8 h | 9 | 122 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
30.69° N, 88.04° W · 3 m · America/Chicago
Best time to visit Mobile
The best time to visit Mobile is from February to May and from October to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 152 mm.
Mobile through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mobile in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–28 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Mobile in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Mobile in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Mobile in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mobile for you.
Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mobile
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Mobile (score 87 and 85). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in April. April has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 87 | 85 |
| Day high | 26° | 24° |
| Night low | 17° | 16° |
| Sea | 25.1° | 21.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 7.1 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 78 mmbetter | 106 mm |
| Muggy days | 12 | 10better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Mobile month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
63January15° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In January, Mobile is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in January75February17° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In February, Mobile is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 106 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in February79March21° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In March, Mobile is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in March85April24° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In April, Mobile is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 106 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in April79May28° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In May, Mobile is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 97 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in May49June31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In June, Mobile is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 132 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in June38July31° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In July, Mobile is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 152 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in July35August31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In August, Mobile is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 143 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in August60September30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Mobile is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in September87October26° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In October, Mobile is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in October83November21° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In November, Mobile is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mobile.
Mobile in November69December17° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, Mobile is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mobile.
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Mobile vs. Destin
In October the holiday weather in Mobile and Destin is about equally good (score 87 vs. 89). During the day it is about as warm in Destin as in Mobile. The sea in Destin is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Mobile | Destin |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 87 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Nov | May – Jul, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Mobile ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Panama City Beach25°26°90
- 2Destin26°26°89
- 3Clearwater Beach26°27°89
- 4Sarasota28°27°89
- 5MobileThis page26°25°87
- 6Baton Rouge26°86
- 7St. Pete Beach27°27°86
- 8Fort Myers Beach28°28°86
Planning a trip to Mobile
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mobile in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Mobile has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 87
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 15 min
- Distance
- 7,230 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Mobile lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Mobile
When is the best time to visit Mobile?
The best time to visit Mobile is from February to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mobile?
The sea temperature in Mobile ranges from 15.6 °C in January to 29.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to November.
Can you swim in Mobile in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Mobile?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Mobile?
Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 152 mm. The driest month is October with 78 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mobile get?
Mobile gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Mobile in?
Mobile uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mobile?
A nonstop flight from London to Mobile takes about 9 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,230 km.
When is hurricane season in Mobile?
Mobile lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Mobile?
Mobile has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 36, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 66.
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