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Coldest beach in Alabama in October

28 coastal locations in Alabama ranked by their typical October sea temperature. State-wide average in October: 25.6°C.

Coldest in October

Great Point Clear, Mobile Bay, Alabama

25.2°C

State October average

25.6°C

across 28 coastal locations in Alabama

Vs annual mean

+2.2°C

above the year-round state average

What the Alabama water feels like in October

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Alabama monthly average 15.8°C to 30.3°C
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  • Warmest month August 30.3°C
  • Coldest month January 15.8°C
  • Annual mean 23.5°C
  • Months above 20°C 8 of 12

Where October fits in the year

October sits inside the state pattern shown on the left. Browse a different month for a fresh ranking.

Alabama sea temperature map (live)

Today's reading at every Alabama beach we track. The list below uses the typical October mean from a decade of daily history.

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Top 50 coldest Alabama beaches in October

Sorted by typical October mean. Click any beach for the full location page.

# Location October mean
1 Gulf Shores Alabama 26.8°C
2 Huntsville Alabama 26.4°C
3 Orange Beach Alabama 26.4°C
4 Dauphin Island Alabama 26.1°C
5 Alabama Point, Perdido Bay, Alabama Alabama 26.1°C
6 Alabama Point, Perdido Pass Alabama 26.1°C
7 Bon Secour, Bon Secour River, Alabama Alabama 26.1°C
8 Gulf Shores, ICWW Alabama 26.1°C
9 Point Clear Alabama 26.1°C
10 Fort Gaines Alabama 25.9°C
11 Mobile Point Alabama 25.9°C
12 Fort Morgan Alabama 25.5°C
13 Mobile Alabama 25.5°C
14 Bayou La Batre, Mississippi Sound, Alabama Alabama 25.3°C
15 Bayou La Batre Bridge Alabama 25.3°C
16 Chickasaw Creek Alabama 25.3°C
17 Coast Guard sector, Mobile Alabama 25.3°C
18 Dauphin Island Hydro Alabama 25.3°C
19 Dauphin Island, Mobile Bay Alabama 25.3°C
20 Dog River Bridge Alabama 25.3°C
21 Mobile (Mobile State Docks) Alabama 25.3°C
22 West Fowl River Bridge Alabama 25.3°C
23 Great Point Clear, Mobile Bay, Alabama Alabama 25.2°C
24 Lower Bryant Landing, Tensay River Alabama 25.2°C
25 Lower Hall Landing, Tensaw River, Alabama Alabama 25.2°C
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26 Meaher State Park, Mobile Bay Alabama 25.2°C
27 Point Clear, Mobile Bay Alabama 25.2°C
28 Weeks Bay, Vermilion Bay Alabama 25.2°C

Warmest 10 in Alabama in October

Same data flipped. The warmest spots in the state for this month.

# Location October mean
1 Gulf Shores Alabama 26.8°C
2 Huntsville Alabama 26.4°C
3 Orange Beach Alabama 26.4°C
4 Dauphin Island Alabama 26.1°C
5 Alabama Point, Perdido Bay, Alabama Alabama 26.1°C
6 Alabama Point, Perdido Pass Alabama 26.1°C
7 Bon Secour, Bon Secour River, Alabama Alabama 26.1°C
8 Gulf Shores, ICWW Alabama 26.1°C
9 Point Clear Alabama 26.1°C
10 Fort Gaines Alabama 25.9°C

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