Birmingham (AL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Birmingham experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to mild weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Birmingham is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 12°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Birmingham has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1440 mm of rain/snowfall per year. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 154 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 rainy days. In contrast, October experiences a drier climate, with about 81 mm of rainfall spread across 8 rainy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Birmingham. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
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Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Birmingham.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 75%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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During the months of April and October 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 81 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 283 hours of sunshine.
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