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Birmingham in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Birmingham in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Birmingham in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
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 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 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 flights in 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
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
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

The temperature in April is +57°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +27°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +61°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.
MarchAprilMay
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
48 mm51 mm63 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%74%73%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
456
Cloudy days
211817
Rainy days
678
Snowy days
000

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 48 mm to 51 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 4 to 5.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Birmingham is gradually decreasing during April, going from 4 m/s to 1 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 47%, leading to total precipitation of around 40 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 14 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 26% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Birmingham based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Birmingham?

This is the weather in Birmingham in April 2023:
1 April
☀️
+46°F
2 April
☀️
+47°F
3 April
☀️
+49°F
4 April
☁️
+55°F
5 April
☁️
+56°F
6 April
🌧️
+53°F
7 April
🌧️
+50°F
8 April
☀️
+51°F
9 April
☀️
+50°F
10 April
☀️
+54°F
11 April
☀️
+60°F
12 April
🌧️
+58°F
13 April
🌧️
+58°F
14 April
☁️
+60°F
15 April
☀️
+68°F
16 April
☀️
+68°F
17 April
☀️
+65°F
18 April
☀️
+59°F
19 April
☀️
+57°F
20 April
☀️
+62°F
21 April
☀️
+62°F
22 April
☀️
+60°F
23 April
☁️
+59°F
24 April
☁️
+60°F
25 April
☁️
+55°F
26 April
☀️
+57°F
27 April
☁️
+50°F
28 April
☁️
+50°F
29 April
☁️
+56°F
30 April
☀️
+61°F
In April 2023 Birmingham had 17 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 1986 (+48°F) and the highest in 2011 (+64°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 8 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 135 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.

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, 2022.

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.