The Alabama & Mississippi coast in May
May is one of the best months to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 79°F and about a 47% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
The Alabama & Mississippi coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanC-60°F
- FebC65°F
- MarB-70°F
- AprA-74°F
- MayA-80°F
- JunA-86°F
- JulB+88°F
- AugB+89°F
- SepB+85°F
- OctA-77°F
- NovA-71°F
- DecC+64°F
April: A- · May: A- · June: A-. The best months are usually May, October and November, and the weakest are January and February.
Best beaches in the Alabama & Mississippi coast in May
Resorts with the best typical May, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical May | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Nugget Biloxi | A- | SatB+SunBMonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi | A- | SatB+SunBMonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Beau Rivage Resort & Casino | A- | SatB+SunBMonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Island View Casino Resort | A- | SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Bay St. Louis Beach Hotels | A- | SatBSunB+MonA-TueA-WedA- |
| Turquoise Place | A- | SatBSunC+MonB+TueB+WedB+ |
| Perdido Beach Resort | A- | SatBSunC+MonB+TueB+WedB+ |
| Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach | 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.
Better beach options in May
Further afield: Puerto Vallarta (A), Los Cabos (A) and Maui (A). Every destination in May.
Questions
- Is May a good time to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast?
- May is one of the best months to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 79°F and about a 47% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Memorial Day weekend).
- How warm is the Alabama & Mississippi coast in May?
- Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 79°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is May hurricane season in the Alabama & Mississippi coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in May.
- How crowded is the Alabama & Mississippi coast in May?
- Typically busy, around Memorial Day weekend. The quietest months are usually January and December.
Plan it
- Alabama & Mississippi Coast: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Sargassum Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 11 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.