Best Time to Visit Birmingham
United Kingdom · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, June to September is the best time to visit Birmingham. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 21°C (70°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 1°C (34°F). Rain is heaviest in October, at about 79 mm (3.1 in), and lightest in April, at 43 mm (1.7 in). December is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the cold.
Birmingham weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C 44°F | 1°C 34°F | 65 mm | 14 | 94% | 2.3 | Poor 3.5 |
| February | 8°C 46°F | 1°C 34°F | 55 mm | 11 | 91% | 2.7 | Fair 4.6 |
| March | 10°C 50°F | 2°C 36°F | 58 mm | 12 | 87% | 3.4 | Fair 5.3 |
| April | 13°C 56°F | 4°C 38°F | 43 mm | 11 | 82% | 4.5 | Good 6.7 |
| May | 16°C 61°F | 7°C 44°F | 65 mm | 13 | 81% | 5.1 | Good 7.3 |
| June | 19°C 67°F | 10°C 49°F | 66 mm | 12 | 80% | 5.1 | Excellent 8.5 |
| July | 21°C 70°F | 12°C 53°F | 71 mm | 15 | 80% | 5.3 | Excellent 8.1 |
| August | 21°C 69°F | 11°C 52°F | 65 mm | 14 | 81% | 4.6 | Excellent 8.4 |
| September | 19°C 65°F | 9°C 49°F | 57 mm | 12 | 84% | 4.1 | Excellent 8.5 |
| October | 15°C 58°F | 7°C 45°F | 79 mm | 14 | 89% | 3.1 | Fair 6 |
| November | 10°C 49°F | 4°C 39°F | 74 mm | 15 | 94% | 2.7 | Poor 4.3 |
| December | 7°C 44°F | 2°C 36°F | 75 mm | 15 | 95% | 2.1 | Poor 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
The best time to visit Birmingham is June to September, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Birmingham?
July is the hottest month in Birmingham, with an average high of 21°C (70°F).
What is the coldest month in Birmingham?
January is the coldest month in Birmingham, with an average low of 1°C (34°F).
What is the rainiest month in Birmingham?
October is the wettest month, with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain. April is the driest, with 43 mm (1.7 in).
Nearby destinations
- Manchester113 km · best June to July and September
- Liverpool126 km · best June to July and September
- Bath127 km · best June to September
- London163 km · best June to September
- Douglas253 km · best May to July
- Dublin307 km · best May to July and September
- Saint Peter Port339 km · best June to September
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