Best time to visit The Alabama & Mississippi coast
The best time to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast is usually May, October and November, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and February are the weakest (C- and C). The quietest months are January and December, and storm risk peaks in September.
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The Alabama & Mississippi coast month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | C- | 60°F | 59°F | 31% | 2.9 ft | Quiet | Very low |
| February | C | 65°F | 61°F | 35% | 2.5 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| March | B- | 70°F | 66°F | 37% | 2.6 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | A- | 74°F | 72°F | 32% | 2.6 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 80°F | 79°F | 47% | 2.4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A- | 86°F | 84°F | 65% | 2.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| July | B+ | 88°F | 87°F | 72% | 1.9 ft | Very busy | Low |
| August | B+ | 89°F | 88°F | 63% | 1.5 ft | Busy | High |
| September | B+ | 85°F | 85°F | 47% | 1.9 ft | Moderate | High |
| October | A- | 77°F | 76°F | 24% | 2.5 ft | Moderate | Moderate |
| November | A- | 71°F | 71°F | 26% | 2.6 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| December | C+ | 64°F | 64°F | 32% | 2.7 ft | Moderate | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 11 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in the Alabama & Mississippi coast
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
- Golden Nugget Biloxi May A-SatB+SunBMonA-TueA-WedA-
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi May A-SatB+SunBMonA-TueA-WedA-
- Beau Rivage Resort & Casino May A-SatB+SunBMonA-TueA-WedA-
- Island View Casino Resort May A-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Bay St. Louis Beach Hotels May A-SatBSunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Turquoise Place May A-SatBSunC+MonB+TueB+WedB+
- Perdido Beach Resort May A-SatBSunC+MonB+TueB+WedB+
- Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach May A-SatBSunC+MonB+TueB+WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast?
- The best time to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast is usually May, October and November, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. January and February are the weakest (C- and C). The quietest months are January and December, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast?
- Crowds are usually lightest in January and December and heaviest in June and July (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in the Alabama & Mississippi coast?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in the Alabama & Mississippi coast?
- The sea is warmest in July and August (about 88°F) and coolest in January and February (about 59°F).