Best time to visit Birmingham
The best months to visit Birmingham are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and June score best for Birmingham weather:
- June19° / 11°CLonger days support canals, outdoor dining, and evening events.
- July21° / 13°CWarmest period, good for festivals, parks, cricket, and canal routes.
- August20° / 13°CWarm but showery, with school-holiday demand for Cadbury World and family attractions.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Birmingham weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 2° | 55 | 17 | 8h |
| February | 8° | 2° | 50 | 16 | 9h |
| March | 10° | 3° | 51 | 17 | 11h |
| April | 12° | 5° | 53 | 17 | 13h |
| May | 16° | 8° | 64 | 19 | 15h |
| JuneBest weather | 19° | 11° | 64 | 18 | 17h |
| JulyBest weather | 21° | 13° | 66 | 19 | 17h |
| AugustBest weather | 20° | 13° | 61 | 19 | 16h |
| September | 18° | 10° | 56 | 16 | 14h |
| October | 14° | 8° | 73 | 18 | 12h |
| November | 10° | 5° | 65 | 17 | 10h |
| December | 7° | 3° | 65 | 17 | 8h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Birmingham month by month
January
Birmingham in January: 6.7°C high, 2.2°C low, 55.4mm rain over 17 days, 8.2h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
February
Birmingham in February: 7.5°C high, 2.3°C low, 49.9mm rain over 16 days, 9.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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March
Birmingham in March: 9.6°C high, 3.2°C low, 51.3mm rain over 17 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Birmingham in April: 12.4°C high, 4.7°C low, 53mm rain over 17 days, 13h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
May
Birmingham in May: 15.5°C high, 7.6°C low, 63.5mm rain over 19 days, 15h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JuneBest weather
Birmingham in June: 18.6°C high, 10.6°C low, 64.2mm rain over 18 days, 16.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JulyBest weather
Birmingham in July: 20.6°C high, 12.6°C low, 65.7mm rain over 19 days, 16.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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AugustBest weather
Birmingham in August: 20.1°C high, 12.6°C low, 61.4mm rain over 19 days, 15.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
September
Birmingham in September: 17.7°C high, 10.4°C low, 55.6mm rain over 16 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
October
Birmingham in October: 13.8°C high, 7.9°C low, 73mm rain over 18 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Birmingham in November: 9.7°C high, 4.8°C low, 65.1mm rain over 17 days, 9.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Birmingham in December: 7.1°C high, 2.7°C low, 64.6mm rain over 17 days, 8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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