average water temp in the gulf in august
With all that said, consider that the average number of cloudy days per month is four, and youâll quickly realize that sunshine easily rules most every day here â even if there is a spot shower in your area. Water temperatures in Gulf Shores reach a high of mid-80s in July and August. Swimming in the Gulf is fabulous through September and into October. Even in winter the lows are in the 50s. You will see a few people in the Gulf year- round depending on the weather.