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Water temperature in Gulf Shores (AL) in October

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Is it warm enough to swim in Gulf Shores in October? Average water temperature in Gulf Shores in October is 78.3°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Gulf Shores in October is 84.7°F, and the coldest is 72.3°F. Average high air temperature in Gulf Shores in October is 79°F, and average low temperature is 57°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Gulf Shores

Changes water temperature in Gulf Shores in October 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Gulf Shores for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Gulf Shores, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of October.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
October 183.8°F82.9°F78.6°F84.4°F
October 283.5°F82.9°F77.4°F84.7°F
October 383.3°F82.8°F78.1°F84.7°F
October 482.6°F82.6°F78.1°F84.6°F
October 581.5°F82.2°F76.6°F84.7°F
October 681°F81.7°F76.1°F84.7°F
October 780.6°F81.7°F77°F84.4°F
October 8 81.5°F76.6°F84.2°F
October 9 81°F76.5°F83.7°F
October 10 80.4°F76.6°F83.3°F
October 11 79.5°F76.5°F83.1°F
October 12 79.7°F76.5°F82.8°F
October 13 79.3°F76.6°F82.2°F
October 14 79°F76.1°F82.2°F
October 15 78.3°F75.7°F82.2°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
October 16 78.4°F75.4°F82°F
October 17 76.8°F73.9°F81.7°F
October 18 76.8°F73.9°F81.3°F
October 19 75.9°F74.5°F81°F
October 20 75.4°F73.9°F81°F
October 21 74.7°F72.9°F80.1°F
October 22 75.7°F72.9°F80.4°F
October 23 75.6°F73.2°F79.7°F
October 24 75.6°F73.6°F79.3°F
October 25 75.6°F73.2°F79°F
October 26 75.9°F73.2°F78.8°F
October 27 75.9°F72.5°F78.1°F
October 28 75.9°F72.3°F77.9°F
October 29 76.6°F72.5°F77.9°F
October 30 76.3°F73.2°F77.2°F
October 31 76.8°F72.5°F77.4°F
Gulf Shores water temp chart in October

Average water temperature in Gulf Shores in October over a decade

20152016201720182019
77.2°F79.9°F79°F81.3°F80.8°F
20202021202220232024
77.5°F79.2°F75.7°F77.4°F78.4°F

Gulf Shores sea state in October

Chart comparing the height of waves in Gulf Shores in October over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Gulf Shores in October

Weather and climate in Gulf Shores in October

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Gulf Shores in October based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature79°F
  • Average LOW temperature57°F
  • Average rainfall days5 days
  • Average rainfall91mm/3.6''
  • Average daylight11h
  • Average sunshine8h
  • Average UV index7

Gulf Shores water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in October?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in October. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Orange Beach77.9°F70.7°F84.7°F
Perdido Key78.3°F72.1°F84.6°F
Point Clear76.5°F68.2°F85.6°F
Fort Morgan77.5°F71.1°F84.9°F
Dauphin Island77.2°F70.5°F85.1°F
Warrington77.7°F70°F85.1°F
Pensacola78.4°F72.5°F84.7°F
Fairhope76.3°F68°F85.5°F
Gulf Breeze78.1°F71.8°F84.9°F
East Pensacola Heights77.5°F68.9°F85.5°F

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