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Birmingham Climate by Month

Birmingham, city of the Midlands, is the most industrial city in England. Among the most famous attractions of Birmingham is the Chinese Quarter, where there are many small shops selling all kinds of Chinese goods and, of course, serve lovely Chinese food. The industrial past of the city also plays an important role. In the technical museum, you can see one of the first steam engines built by James Watt.

Birmingham's climate is oceanic. On average, the warmest month is July, with temperatures reaching 22°C. January is often the coldest month, during the day temperature is on average 8°C. Normally, summers are mild. The sunniest month of the year in most years is June, with about 188 hours of sunshine. On the other side, December is the darkest month of the year with only 48 hours of sunshine.

Rain is distributed relatively evenly throughout the year. Although June is next to the sunniest month also the wettest month, with about 76 mm of precipitation. March is usually the driest month in most years averaging at 55 mm. Birmingham enjoys an average of 788 mm of precipitation annually. Extreme weather is not very frequent in Birmingham, but the city did face a tornado in 2005. In the recent years, summers come with frequent heatwaves.

Average day and night temperature

In Birmingham, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July to a chilly 8°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 2°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Birmingham receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 788 mm. The wettest period in Birmingham occurs in June, which receives around 76 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Birmingham experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 55 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Birmingham, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Birmingham in the United Kingdom

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Birmingham?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Birmingham?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Birmingham?
    June tops the wettest month list with 76 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Birmingham?
    March is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Birmingham?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Birmingham

    Thu   Nov 21
    3°C | -3°C
    W 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    6°C | 0°C
    W 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    15°C | 0°C
    S 25 km/h
    17 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain