Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Gulfport, FL. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5 in Gulfport typically delivers a pleasant taste of summer, with average highs of 81° and lows around 63°. There's a 30% chance of rain — not unusual for the Gulf Coast as the wet season begins its slow approach. Temperatures on this date have swung from a chilly 53° in 1951 to a toasty 88° in 1954.
Gulfport's weather has real teeth on both ends of the thermometer — the mercury has soared as high as 98° in June 1951 and plunged to a bone-chilling 20° in December 1962. The wettest single day on record dropped a remarkable 7.29 inches of rain on July 29, 1960, a reminder of just how serious Gulf Coast summer storms can get.
Gulfport is warmest from late June through August, when average highs hold steady at 90° and weekly rainfall can pile up over 2 inches. January is the coolest month, with highs averaging a mild 68° — still perfectly livable by most standards. If you're chasing dry, comfortable weather, aim for late winter or early spring before the summer humidity and storm season kick in.