Average Monthly Sunshine in Birmingham (MI)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Birmingham receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Birmingham varies. It peaks at 319 hours in July and drops to 85 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2451 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.8 hours.

Birmingham’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Birmingham enjoys an average of 2451 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

May, Birmingham’s wettest month, receives 78 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 0°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.