If you plan to visit Birmingham in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +54°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 51 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Birmingham has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Birmingham in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Birmingham for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +63°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +57°F.
Is Birmingham warm or cold in April?
Birmingham is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +39°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Birmingham:
Climate in Birmingham in April
Birmingham weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+54°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+25°F
+28°F
Max. temperature
+72°F
+77°F
+81°F
Rainfall
50 mm
51 mm
63 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
74%
74%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
4
Cloudy days
11
9
9
Rainy days
16
16
17
Snowy days
2
1
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +54°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 50 mm to 51 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 74%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 3 to 4.
Wind speed in Birmingham in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Birmingham is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Birmingham based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 60% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.April 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 April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Birmingham wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Birmingham?
This is the weather in Birmingham in April 2023:
1 April
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+50°F
2 April
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+53°F
3 April
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+53°F
4 April
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+56°F
5 April
🌧️
+48°F
6 April
🌧️
+55°F
7 April
☀️
+58°F
8 April
☀️
+60°F
9 April
☀️
+57°F
10 April
🌧️
+56°F
11 April
🌧️
+53°F
12 April
🌧️
+47°F
13 April
☀️
+54°F
14 April
🌧️
+49°F
15 April
☁️
+55°F
16 April
☁️
+52°F
17 April
☁️
+58°F
18 April
☁️
+58°F
19 April
☁️
+57°F
20 April
☀️
+59°F
21 April
🌧️
+53°F
22 April
☁️
+55°F
23 April
🌧️
+54°F
24 April
☁️
+48°F
25 April
☀️
+51°F
26 April
☀️
+54°F
27 April
☀️
+54°F
28 April
☁️
+61°F
29 April
☁️
+63°F
30 April
🌧️
+56°F
In April 2023 Birmingham had 10 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Birmingham climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Birmingham in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+53°F) and the highest in 2022 (+59°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 397 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1299 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Birmingham in April:
Is April a good time to visit Birmingham?
It’s always a good time to visit Birmingham, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Birmingham in April?
April has mild temperatures in Birmingham. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Birmingham rainy in April?
Birmingham is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Birmingham in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Birmingham in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
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.