Alabama weather in December
One place stands in for Alabama here — these are Gulf Shores's numbers, not a statewide average.
Based on 1 weather station, in Gulf Shores. One station, and it sits on the beach — Gulf Shores measures Alabama’s coast, not Birmingham or the hill country north of it, which run noticeably colder in winter.
Gulf Shores & the Coast
Highs near 64°, nights around 45°, and 3.9 in of rain in a typical December.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores | 64° / 45° | 5 | The beach feels borrowed, and the nights get sharp. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.