If you plan to visit Birmingham in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 72 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
72 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Birmingham has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Birmingham in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Birmingham for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +73°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +59°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +55°F.
Is Birmingham warm or cold in October?
Birmingham is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Birmingham:
Climate in Birmingham in October
Birmingham weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+57°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+34°F
+21°F
+14°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+82°F
+64°F
Rainfall
55 mm
72 mm
62 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
83%
86%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
3
Cloudy days
11
11
11
Rainy days
15
17
16
Snowy days
0
0
1
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 55 mm to 72 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in September to 3 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Birmingham in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 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 October, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Birmingham based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 212 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 54 mm, which is considered heavy rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Birmingham, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Birmingham?
This is the weather in Birmingham in October 2023:
1 October
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+67°F
2 October
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+63°F
3 October
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+61°F
4 October
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+62°F
5 October
☀️
+61°F
6 October
☁️
+67°F
7 October
☀️
+72°F
8 October
☀️
+72°F
9 October
☀️
+74°F
10 October
☀️
+66°F
11 October
🌧️
+65°F
12 October
☁️
+56°F
13 October
🌧️
+64°F
14 October
☁️
+53°F
15 October
☀️
+52°F
16 October
☀️
+52°F
17 October
☀️
+57°F
18 October
🌧️
+56°F
19 October
🌧️
+64°F
20 October
🌧️
+57°F
21 October
🌧️
+51°F
22 October
☀️
+56°F
23 October
☀️
+57°F
24 October
☀️
+55°F
25 October
☁️
+53°F
26 October
🌫️
+56°F
27 October
🌫️
+55°F
28 October
🌧️
+57°F
29 October
☀️
+55°F
30 October
🌧️
+59°F
31 October
🌧️
+55°F
In October 2023 Birmingham had 14 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Birmingham climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Birmingham in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Birmingham?
It’s always a good time to visit Birmingham, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Birmingham in October?
October 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 October?
Birmingham is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Birmingham in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Birmingham in October, 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.