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When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
In general the best time to visit Birmingham is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in August and it has 6 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Birmingham in different months
This is the average weather in Birmingham for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during July.
In January, February, March, December the weather is average. Expect around 50 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 151 mm in March.
Climate in Birmingham
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Birmingham for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +79°F | +82°F | +88°F | +91°F | +97°F | +102°F | +104°F | +102°F | +99°F | +99°F | +88°F | +79°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +54°F | +59°F | +66°F | +73°F | +81°F | +88°F | +90°F | +90°F | +84°F | +75°F | +64°F | +57°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -4°F | +7°F | +9°F | +27°F | +39°F | +52°F | +57°F | +54°F | +41°F | +28°F | +19°F | +3°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 69 | 66 | 66 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 126 | 129 | 151 | 128 | 112 | 117 | 128 | 100 | 102 | 93 | 113 | 122 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Birmingham during the whole year:
The hottest month in Birmingham is August with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +36°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Birmingham looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Birmingham is August with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 66%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Birmingham during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 93 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 14 rainy days and 151 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Birmingham during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Birmingham:
What is the hottest month in Birmingham?
The hottest month in Birmingham is August with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Birmingham?
The coldest month in Birmingham is January with minimum temperatures of +36°F.
Is Birmingham worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Birmingham could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Birmingham?
if you're looking to visit Birmingham when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, February, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being October with only 93 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Birmingham
Source of the data
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.
