Are you considering a trip to Birmingham in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 112 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Birmingham has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Birmingham in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Birmingham for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +82°F.
Is Birmingham warm or cold in May?
Birmingham is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +63°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Birmingham:
Climate in Birmingham in May
Birmingham weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+81°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+27°F
+39°F
+52°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+97°F
+102°F
Rainfall
128 mm
112 mm
117 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
66%
70%
72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
6
Cloudy days
8
8
5
Rainy days
14
15
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +81°F during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 128 mm to 112 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 7 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Birmingham in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Birmingham is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Birmingham based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 119 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 51 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Birmingham wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 93 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Birmingham?
This is the weather in Birmingham in May 2024:
1 May
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+70°F
2 May
☀️
+75°F
3 May
☀️
+73°F
4 May
☁️
+76°F
5 May
☁️
+70°F
6 May
☁️
+80°F
7 May
☁️
+84°F
8 May
☁️
+83°F
9 May
☁️
+86°F
10 May
☁️
+86°F
11 May
☁️
+82°F
12 May
☁️
+82°F
13 May
☁️
+88°F
14 May
☀️
+87°F
15 May
☀️
+90°F
16 May
☀️
+87°F
17 May
☁️
+77°F
18 May
🌫️
+80°F
19 May
☁️
+74°F
20 May
☁️
+81°F
21 May
☁️
+80°F
22 May
☁️
+78°F
23 May
☁️
+70°F
24 May
☁️
+78°F
25 May
☀️
+81°F
26 May
☀️
+81°F
27 May
☀️
+79°F
28 May
☀️
+80°F
29 May
☀️
+76°F
30 May
☁️
+81°F
31 May
☁️
+82°F
In May 2024 Birmingham had 11 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Birmingham climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Birmingham in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+71°F) and the highest in 2016 (+76°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 861 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1862 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Birmingham in May:
Is May a good time to visit Birmingham?
May is a really good time to go to Birmingham. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Birmingham.
Can you sunbathe in Birmingham in May?
May is warm in Birmingham. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Birmingham rainy in May?
Birmingham is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Birmingham in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Birmingham in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Birmingham, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
