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ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Gulf Shores in November

Gulf Shores in November is historically a poor month for sun: only 22% of days clear across 8 years (n=240, avg high 70°F). October is the clearest month for Gulf Shores historically. Historical average, not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Gulf Shores page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late November

Clear-sky percentage for Gulf Shores in November, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period % Clear days Sample (n) Avg high
Early November
1st–15th		 27% n=120 70°F
Late November
16th–end		 17% n=120 70°F
Full month average 22% n=240 70°F

Bottom line

Gulf Shores is mostly overcast in November historically: only 22% of days are clear across 8 years (n=240), avg high 70°F. If you want sun in Gulf Shores, October is historically much better. Most visitors this month will see more clouds than sun.

→ See all destinations in October — historically the best month for sun in Gulf Shores.

Every month in Gulf Shores

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Gulf Shores, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month % Clear Sample (n)
January 0% n=248 All destinations →
February 3% n=226 All destinations →
March 10% n=248 All destinations →
April 30% n=240 All destinations →
May 35% n=248 All destinations →
June 16% n=240 All destinations →
July 9% n=248 All destinations →
August 14% n=248 All destinations →
September 32% n=240 All destinations →
October 47% n=248 All destinations →
November ← this page 22% n=240 All destinations →
December 2% n=248 All destinations →

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.