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Birmingham in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Birmingham in August 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Birmingham in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 17 rainy days and 59 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Birmingham has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Birmingham in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Birmingham for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +59°F.

Is Birmingham warm or cold in August?

Birmingham is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Birmingham, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Birmingham in August

Birmingham weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+70°F+68°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+37°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+93°F+86°F
Rainfall
60 mm59 mm55 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%74%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
9911
Rainy days
171715
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 60 mm to 59 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Birmingham in August 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 August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Birmingham based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 88 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August 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 August in Birmingham?

This is the weather in Birmingham in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+67°F
2 August
🌧️
+70°F
3 August
☀️
+66°F
4 August
☁️
+64°F
5 August
🌧️
+56°F
6 August
☀️
+65°F
7 August
☀️
+67°F
8 August
☀️
+62°F
9 August
☀️
+74°F
10 August
☀️
+80°F
11 August
☀️
+74°F
12 August
☁️
+70°F
13 August
☁️
+67°F
14 August
🌧️
+69°F
15 August
☀️
+72°F
16 August
☀️
+74°F
17 August
☀️
+74°F
18 August
🌧️
+71°F
19 August
☁️
+72°F
20 August
☀️
+74°F
21 August
☁️
+72°F
22 August
☁️
+71°F
23 August
☀️
+72°F
24 August
☁️
+71°F
25 August
☀️
+64°F
26 August
☀️
+64°F
27 August
☁️
+64°F
28 August
☁️
+63°F
29 August
🌧️
+63°F
30 August
☀️
+66°F
31 August
☀️
+59°F
In August 2023 Birmingham had 16 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 August 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 August:

Is August a good time to visit Birmingham?

August 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 August?

August 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 August?

Birmingham is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Birmingham in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Birmingham in August, 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.