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The Alabama & Mississippi coast in November

November is one of the best months to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 71°F, water around 71°F and about a 26% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayA-3rd of 12 months
Highs / water71°FSea 71°F
Rain chance26%on a given day
Waves2.6 fttypical
CrowdsModerateThanksgiving
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

The Alabama & Mississippi coast month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

October: A- · November: A- · December: C+. The best months are usually May, October and November, and the weakest are January and February.

Best beaches in the Alabama & Mississippi coast in November

Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical NovThis week
Golden Nugget BiloxiA-SatB+SunBMonA-TueA-WedA-
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino BiloxiA-SatB+SunBMonA-TueA-WedA-
Beau Rivage Resort & CasinoA-SatB+SunBMonA-TueA-WedA-
Island View Casino ResortA-SatB+SunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
The Lodge at Gulf State ParkA-SatBSunC+MonB+TueB+WedB+
Gulf Shores Beach ResortsA-SatBSunC+MonB+TueB+WedB+
Bay St. Louis Beach HotelsA-SatBSunB+MonA-TueA-WedA-
Turquoise PlaceB+SatBSunC+MonB+TueB+WedB+

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 November

Elsewhere in Florida & the Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida (A-) usually grades higher in November. Further afield: Los Cabos (A), Puerto Vallarta (A) and Huatulco (A). Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast?
November is one of the best months to visit the Alabama & Mississippi coast: a typical day grades A-, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 71°F, water around 71°F and about a 26% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically moderate (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is the Alabama & Mississippi coast in November?
Typical highs are about 71°F and the sea is about 71°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.
Is November hurricane season in the Alabama & Mississippi coast?
No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is the Alabama & Mississippi coast in November?
Typically moderate, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually January and December.

Plan it

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.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.