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Birmingham weather in August (West Midlands, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Birmingham usually fare in August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During August, Birmingham is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 22°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Birmingham in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 167 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Birmingham climate page with graphs.

 

Birmingham, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Birmingham, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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