Mobile climate
Mobile (Alabama, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 1,590 mm63 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Mobile climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1559 | 846 | 1253 | 1024.0 | 2 |
| Feb | 1763 | 1050 | 1356 | 1164.6 | 0 |
| Mar | 2068 | 1355 | 1762 | 1214.8 | 0 |
| Apr | 2475 | 1762 | 2068 | 1285.0 | 0 |
| May | 2781 | 2170 | 2476 | 1184.6 | 0 |
| Jun | 3087 | 2577 | 2882 | 1736.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2678 | 2883 | 1807.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2678 | 2883 | 1857.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 3085 | 2374 | 2680 | 1425.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1865 | 2272 | 1014.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 2169 | 1355 | 1762 | 853.3 | 0 |
| Dec | 1763 | 1050 | 1356 | 1395.5 | 0 |
| Year | 3188 | 846 | 2169 | 1,59063 | 3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 58% | 3.0 | 10:22 |
| Feb | 83% | 60% | 3.6 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 82% | 53% | 4.8 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 80% | 47% | 5.9 | 12:53 |
| May | 77% | 44% | 6.5 | 13:42 |
| Jun | 76% | 50% | 6.3 | 14:07 |
| Jul | 77% | 58% | 5.9 | 13:57 |
| Aug | 78% | 56% | 5.6 | 13:15 |
| Sep | 77% | 44% | 5.2 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 76% | 40% | 4.5 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 78% | 46% | 3.5 | 10:33 |
| Dec | 83% | 61% | 2.7 | 10:10 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Mobile is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C59 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.8 °C30.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,590 mm63 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (185 mm7.3 in), the driest is November (85 mm3.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 76% in October to 83% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 40%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in July to 11 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Mobile
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October and November: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 85 mm3.3 in to 101 mm4.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (185 mm7.3 in) and humid (78% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Mobile
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 846 to 10 °C50 °F, about 119 mm4.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1355 to 21 °C70 °F, about 122 mm4.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 2577 to 26 °C78 °F, about 179 mm7.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2169 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 1355 to 23 °C74 °F, about 109 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Mobile compares
Compared with New Orleans, about 212 km to the west, Mobile is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in March (0.8 °C1.5 °F cooler).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Mobile is the 22nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Fuzhou (China, Cfa), Putian (China, Cfa) and Ningde (China, Cfa).
Nearby places
- New Orleans 212 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,534 mm60 in
- Montgomery 249 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,348 mm53 in
- Jackson 270 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,457 mm57 in
- Tuscaloosa 283 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,415 mm56 in
- Baton Rouge 302 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,561 mm61 in
- Birmingham 335 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,369 mm54 in
- Columbus 350 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,276 mm50 in
- Tallahassee 361 km · 20 °C67 °F · 1,350 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mobile?
July is the warmest month in Mobile, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Mobile?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Mobile?
August is the wettest month with about 185 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 85 mm (3.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Mobile?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.