When is the best time to go to Birmingham
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Birmingham, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Birmingham
Birmingham weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Birmingham are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 128mm | 5.2hrs | 11.1hrs |
Birmingham's weather in January is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Birmingham for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Birmingham and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Birmingham with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Birmingham weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 121mm | 6hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Birmingham is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Birmingham for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Birmingham and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Birmingham with around 121mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Birmingham weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 153mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Birmingham is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Birmingham for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Birmingham and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Birmingham with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 120mm | 8.6hrs | 13.8hrs |
Birmingham's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Birmingham, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Birmingham and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Birmingham with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 116mm | 9.4hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a damp month in Birmingham and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Birmingham, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Birmingham and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Birmingham with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 97mm | 9.7hrs | 11.1hrs |
The climate in Birmingham during June can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Birmingham.
June is in the summer in Birmingham and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Birmingham with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 131mm | 8.9hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Birmingham is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Birmingham for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Birmingham and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Birmingham with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 97mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Birmingham is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Birmingham.
August is in the summer in Birmingham and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Birmingham with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Birmingham weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 103mm | 7.9hrs | 13.8hrs |
Birmingham's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Birmingham, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Birmingham and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Birmingham with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Birmingham weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 71mm | 8hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Birmingham and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Birmingham, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Birmingham and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Birmingham with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Birmingham weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 105mm | 6hrs | 11.1hrs |
The climate in Birmingham during November can be summarized as mild and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Birmingham.
November is in the fall / autumn in Birmingham and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Birmingham with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Birmingham weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 127mm | 5.3hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Birmingham is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Birmingham for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Birmingham and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Birmingham with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Birmingham weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 71mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 10.5°C 50.9°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 153mm 6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
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