Birmingham Weather in May

What's the weather like in Birmingham (Alabama) in May 2024?

The climate in Birmingham during May can be summarized as warm and damp.

May is in the spring in Birmingham and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

Birmingham weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Nightly temperature 13.7°C 56.7°F
Average temperature 20.4°C 68.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 116 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 19.9°C 67.7°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average May is the 6th 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.

May temperatures in Birmingham

Birmingham average temperature in May

May rainfall

Birmingham average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Birmingham average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Birmingham in May 2024.

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Birmingham weather stats

Birmingham weather statistics
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
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