Gulfport weather by month
Average highs run from 61°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 42°F. It gets 63 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February and October to December.
Best time to visit Gulfport
For comfortable weather, go in February and October to December. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| February | 65°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| March | 70°F | 52°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| April | 77°F | 58°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| May | 84°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 89°F | 73°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| July | 90°F | 75°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 75°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 71°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 11 | 0 | hot |
| October | 80°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| November | 70°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| December | 64°F | 45°F | 4.5 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| Year | 77°F avg | 59°F avg | 62.8 in | 0.2 in | 74 | 69 | 16 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Gulfport - Biloxi Airport, MS (USW00093874), 0.8 miles from the city center; snowfall from Gulfport Naval Center, MS. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Gulfport
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 10m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 06m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (4:54 pm) and the latest around June 26 (8:02 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 28 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 am | 5:17 pm | 10h 24m |
| February | 6:36 am | 5:44 pm | 11h 08m |
| March | 7:06 am | 7:04 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:29 am | 7:23 pm | 12h 55m |
| May | 6:02 am | 7:43 pm | 13h 41m |
| June | 5:54 am | 7:59 pm | 14h 06m |
| July | 6:04 am | 7:59 pm | 13h 55m |
| August | 6:23 am | 7:37 pm | 13h 14m |
| September | 6:40 am | 7:01 pm | 12h 20m |
| October | 6:58 am | 6:24 pm | 11h 26m |
| November | 6:22 am | 4:59 pm | 10h 37m |
| December | 6:45 am | 4:57 pm | 10h 11m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Gulfport with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Gulfport getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Gulfport.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gulfport?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 75°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Gulfport?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 42°F and highs of 61°F.
What is the rainiest month in Gulfport?
July gets the most precipitation, 7.2 inches on average. October is the driest at 3.7 inches.
Does it snow in Gulfport?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Gulfport?
For comfortable weather, February and October to December. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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