Enjoy Our Alabama seasons and Gulf Shores Year-Round

If you're considering a vacation in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, remember that it doesn't just have to be a summer vacation - the Alabama seasons are welcoming for visitors all year long! The Gulf Shores area offers attractions and activities that are available year-round, and the weather is almost always pleasant. Each season offers something special and makes our area a great place for relaxing or celebrating whether it's during a Gulf Shores spring, summer, winter, or fall.

During a Gulf Shores spring you'll find average temperatures in the mid-70s. Locals and tourists alike celebrate the beautiful weather with a slew of parties and festivals including the National Shrimp Fest, Spring Break, Easter celebrations, and the Hangout Music Festival, among others. Of course you already know why a Gulf Shores or Orange Beach summer is great, it's the warmest time of the year and everyone enjoys water sports, swimming, and beach parties outside of our Orange Beach condos and Gulf Shores rentals. When the weather starts to cool down in the fall, there are also great events like the Alabama Coastal Birdfest and the Oyster Cook-Off.

Winter on the beach? Why not? Unless you absolutely must have glaring sun and water sports, winter is a great time to visit Alabama's coast and stay at one of our Gulf Shores condos or Orange Beach rentals. The average winter day temperatures in Gulf Shores are in the 60s. This is a great time to check out the variety of award-winning golf courses in the area. Also, staying here during a Gulf Shores winter often means lower lodging fees and less people. You and your family will have more space to enjoy the beach in peace and build sand castles, take long walks, collect seashells, or take advantage of the opportunity for great photography on the sparsely-populated white sand beaches. Last but not least, don't forget about Mardi Gras and oyster season! If you are planning on staying in Gulf Shores as a snowbird, we have prepared a guide to the region just for you.

Whatever the season or the holiday, you're sure to find activities in the Gulf Shores area. Browse our articles to discover which season offers the most fun and relaxation for you and your family.