Retirement Lists

Climate in Biloxi, Mississippi

Biloxi Lighthouse on U.S. Route 90 with Visitor's Center in background.
Photo by Woodlot via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Biloxi climate

Can a long warm season and Gulf humidity fit your household?

The current rows show an 86.5°F average summer high, 34.7 days above 90°F, a 45.2°F average winter low, and 8.7 days below freezing. Humidity is 79%, comfortable months number seven, and solar exposure is 1,727 peak-sun hours. Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, and Winter Feel are all Very Good.

February through May and October through December are best, while June through August are toughest. Modeled PM2.5 is 6 µg/m³ and Air Quality is Excellent at 4.7 out of 5, while allergy levels are Poor. Cooling, shade, mold control, drainage, wind, power, evacuation, and indoor life deserve a full home review.

Living through the seasons

Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.

Overall Comfort
Very Good

3.4 / 5

Average Summer High
87°F

Warm · 87°F

Days Above 90°F
35 days/year

Good

Summer Feel
Very Good

3.4 / 5

Average Winter Low
45°F / 7°C

Excellent

Days Below Freezing
9 days/year

Excellent

Winter Feel
Very Good

3.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
79%

Good

Comfortable Months
7 months

Good

Solar Exposure
1727 peak sun hrs/yr

Fair

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

Checking…

Current PM2.5

Checking…

Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
6 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 6 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Toughest Months
Aug, Jul, Jun
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3.1 / 5

Biloxi in everyday life

Could Biloxi work for you?

What may work well

  • Seven comfortable months, Very Good summer and winter scores, and Excellent modeled air quality can suit someone who prefers mild winters.
  • Museums, parks, transit, maritime history, and indoor venues create choices beyond hot or stormy days.
  • The climate rows make cooling, drainage, power, and evacuation questions concrete.

What to think about

  • About 35 modeled hot days, 79% humidity, Poor allergy levels, and High county storm and flood risk require preparation.
  • Cooling, mold, power, drainage, roads, insurance, and hospital access need a year-round plan.
  • Climate averages are planning anchors, not a property forecast.

Turn Biloxi weather into a home decision

  1. Inspect cooling and power

    Ask for seasonal bills, air conditioning, shade, windows, ventilation, backup power, repairs, mold history, and maintenance responsibility.

  2. Walk the storm route

    Check drainage, elevation, flood roads, lighting, parking, groceries, pharmacy, hospital travel, shelter, and the return route.

  3. Plan indoor life

    Keep museums, library or community programs, dining, exercise, medicine access, air information, and a comfortable place to rest for hot or stormy days.

  4. Compare two seasons

    Visit in a hot humid month and a cooler or storm-prone period so the household can judge cooling, power, access, energy, and social life.

Questions retirees ask

Is Biloxi weather suitable for retirement?

The rows show a Very Good summer and winter, with an 86.5°F average high, 45.2°F average low, about 35 hot days, and 9 freezing days. Humidity and storm exposure are central to the fit.

Which months look best?

February through May and October through December are best in the current rows. June through August are toughest. Visit in a hot period and a storm-prone period.

What should the home provide?

Reliable cooling, shade, ventilation, drainage, mold control, wind and flood protection, power resilience, indoor life, and a dependable route to care.

Should air quality affect the choice?

Modeled PM2.5 is 6 µg/m³ and Air Quality is rated Excellent, while allergy levels are Poor. Follow current conditions and confirm ventilation and filtration.

Biloxi offers a long warm season and mild winters, but the right home must make humidity, cooling, storms, flood, power, insurance, indoor life, and care access manageable.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

Partnerships never affect rankings, scores, methodology, or inclusion.

Partner with Retirement Lists

Research and writing by

How this city research is made

Retirement Lists uses documented public sources and methods to research, review, and correct city information. Read our Editorial Policy.