Alabama weather in January
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 61°, nights around 42°, and 4.5 in of rain in a typical January.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores | 61° / 42° | 6 | Snowbird season: sweaters, shelling, and long empty sand. |
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.