West Midlands Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across the West Midlands, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the West Midlands

When planning a visit to the West Midlands in the United Kingdom, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 8°C (46°F) in January up to 22°C (72°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Birmingham, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

the West Midlands offers pleasant conditions in June, July, August and September, with temperatures typically ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F).

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February and December.

Precipitation in the West Midlands remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 75 mm (3 in) in June to 54 mm (2.1 in) in March.

June is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

The West Midlands experience mild winters with almost no long periods of frost. Summers are not to warm and usually very pleasant. The best time to visit the West Midlands is between May and September.

Explore the West Midlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the West Midlands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Birmingham)

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Birmingham Coventry Solihull Walsall Dudley Sutton Coldfield
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Climate map of the West Midlands

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Birmingham 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 788 mm (31 in) 1,400 hours
Coventry 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 766 mm (30 in) 1,535 hours
Solihull 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 780 mm (31 in) 1,400 hours
Walsall 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 807 mm (32 in) 1,380 hours
Dudley 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 801 mm (32 in) 1,380 hours
Sutton Coldfield 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 795 mm (31 in) 1,400 hours

Places in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom

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