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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 2026

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Birmingham in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +23°C and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 14 rainy days and 128 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
128 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Birmingham has good 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 +23°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +7°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +21°C.

Is Birmingham warm or cold in April?

Birmingham is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +8°C to +12°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for 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
+19°C+23°C+27°C
Min. temperature
-13°C-3°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+33°C+36°C
Rainfall
151 mm128 mm112 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
66%66%70%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
787
Cloudy days
988
Rainy days
141415
Snowy days
000

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +23°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 151 mm to 128 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 7 to 8.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

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 6 m/s to 4 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 50%, leading to total precipitation of around 209 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 52 mm, which is considered heavy rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Birmingham wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. October, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 93 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Birmingham?

This is the weather in Birmingham in April 2024:
1 April
☁️
+28°C
2 April
☀️
+24°C
3 April
☁️
+21°C
4 April
🌫️
+30°C
5 April
☁️
+30°C
6 April
☁️
+27°C
7 April
🌧️
+22°C
8 April
🌫️
+15°C
9 April
☁️
+20°C
10 April
☁️
+21°C
11 April
☀️
+23°C
12 April
☀️
+25°C
13 April
☁️
+21°C
14 April
🌧️
+20°C
15 April
☀️
+27°C
16 April
☁️
+22°C
17 April
☀️
+22°C
18 April
☀️
+27°C
19 April
☀️
+28°C
20 April
☀️
+29°C
21 April
☁️
+27°C
22 April
☀️
+22°C
23 April
☁️
+19°C
24 April
☀️
+20°C
25 April
☀️
+23°C
26 April
☁️
+19°C
27 April
🌫️
+21°C
28 April
🌧️
+24°C
29 April
☀️
+23°C
30 April
☁️
+21°C
In April 2024 Birmingham had 12 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Birmingham climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Birmingham in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+21°C) and the highest in 2016 (+25°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 861 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1862 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Birmingham in April:

Is April a good time to visit Birmingham?

April 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 April?

April is warm in Birmingham. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

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.

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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, 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.