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Birmingham weather in May (Alabama, United States of America)

Curious about the May weather in Birmingham? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Birmingham typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Birmingham in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The city usually sees around 283 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Birmingham, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 112 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 283 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 66%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Birmingham in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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