Birmingham Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 (72°F). January is often the coldest month, during the day temperature is on average 8°C (46°F). 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 (3 in) of precipitation. March is usually the driest month in most years averaging at 55 mm (2.2 in). Birmingham enjoys an average of 788 mm (31 in) 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.
Monthly Temperature in Birmingham
In Birmingham, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in February.
Nighttime temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Birmingham
On average, Birmingham receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 788 mm (31 in). The wettest period in Birmingham occurs in June, which receives around 76 mm (3 in) of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Birmingham experiences moderate rainfall, totaling 55 mm (2.2 in). The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate. For more details, please visit our Birmingham Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Birmingham
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Birmingham by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Birmingham 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
