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Birmingham (MI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Birmingham is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Birmingham, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold 0°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Birmingham receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 911 mm. Birmingham offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between May (109 mm) and February (53 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Birmingham serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Detroit, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Detroit, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Forecast for Birmingham (MI)

Sat   Dec 21
-4°C | -11°C
NW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
-3°C | -12°C
S 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
3°C | -5°C
S 5 m/s
4.1 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

The best time of year to visit Birmingham in the United States of America

During the months of May and September 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 29°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 0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Birmingham?
    May tops the wettest month list with 109 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Birmingham?
    February is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Birmingham?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.