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Best time to go to Birmingham

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Birmingham.
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When is the best time to visit Birmingham?

In general the best time to visit Birmingham is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, 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:

June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +70°F during July.

In January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 53 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 69 mm in October.

December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +36°F.

Climate in Birmingham

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Birmingham for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+59°F+64°F+72°F+77°F+81°F+88°F+100°F+93°F+86°F+82°F+64°F+59°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+43°F+45°F+50°F+54°F+61°F+66°F+70°F+68°F+64°F+57°F+50°F+45°F
Minimum Temperature
+5°F+10°F+18°F+25°F+28°F+34°F+39°F+37°F+34°F+21°F+14°F+7°F
Humidity, %
858277747373717478828686
Rain, mm
494248516366575855696159
Snow, mm
864200000027
Average wind speed, m/s
333332222223
Sunny Days
334565665443
Cloud Days
211921181718191819191920
Rainy Days
656787676877
Snowy Days
110000000001

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Birmingham during the whole year:
The hottest month in Birmingham is July with average maximum temperature going up to +70°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +34°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 December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 71%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Birmingham during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 63 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 8 rainy days and 69 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Birmingham during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January 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 July with average maximum temperature of +70°F.

What is the coldest month in Birmingham?

The coldest month in Birmingham is January with minimum temperatures of +34°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 October, June, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 42 mm of rain.

Other cities in United Kingdom

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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, 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.