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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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 per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Birmingham.
Relative humidity over the year
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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 76 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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