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.
June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +21°C during July.
In February, March, April, May, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 108 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 72 mm in October.
January, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +1°C.
Climate in Birmingham
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Birmingham for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+15°C
+18°C
+22°C
+25°C
+27°C
+31°C
+38°C
+34°C
+30°C
+28°C
+18°C
+15°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+7°C
+7°C
+10°C
+12°C
+16°C
+19°C
+21°C
+20°C
+18°C
+14°C
+10°C
+7°C
Minimum Temperature
-15°C
-12°C
-8°C
-4°C
-2°C
+1°C
+4°C
+3°C
+1°C
-6°C
-10°C
-14°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
85
82
78
74
74
74
72
74
78
83
86
87
Rain, mm
50
40
50
51
63
66
60
59
55
72
62
61
Snow, mm
8
6
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
7
Average wind speed, m/s
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sunny Days
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
Cloud Days
12
11
11
9
9
8
9
9
11
11
11
12
Rainy Days
14
11
16
16
17
16
17
17
15
17
16
14
Snowy Days
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
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 +21°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.
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 87%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Birmingham during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 51 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 17 rainy days and 72 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 3 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 +21°C.
What is the coldest month in Birmingham?
The coldest month in Birmingham is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.
Is Birmingham worth visiting in winter?
Winter is usually not the best time to go to Birmingham.
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 40 mm of rain.
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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.