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Birmingham Weather by Month

Best time to visit Birmingham
October–November
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
32.8°C average high
Wettest month
Mar
151.7mm
Coolest month
Jan
12.7°C average high
Peak comfort score
86
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 12.7°1.5°131.2mm 10.655
February 15.3°3.5°128.8mm 10.863
March 19.8°7.3°151.7mm 11.177
April 23.9°11°134.7mm 9.282
May 28°16.2°123.3mm 9.677
June 31.3°20.3°122.8mm 1161
July 32.8°22.2°145.5mm 11.953
August 32.6°21.8°110.5mm 10.656
September 30°18.5°95.8mm 6.974
October 24.7°12.1°86.3mm 6.886
November 18.6°6.2°102.6mm 8.579
December 14.1°3.3°125.3mm 10.161

Averages from BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT, AL US, 7.3km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Birmingham averages a daily high of 12.7°C with nights around 1.5°C. Expect roughly 10.6 wet days totalling 131.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

February

February in Birmingham averages a daily high of 15.3°C with nights around 3.5°C. Expect roughly 10.8 wet days totalling 128.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

March

March in Birmingham averages a daily high of 19.8°C with nights around 7.3°C. Expect roughly 11.1 wet days totalling 151.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

April

April in Birmingham averages a daily high of 23.9°C with nights around 11°C. Expect roughly 9.2 wet days totalling 134.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Birmingham averages a daily high of 28°C with nights around 16.2°C. Expect roughly 9.6 wet days totalling 123.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Birmingham averages a daily high of 31.3°C with nights around 20.3°C. Expect roughly 11 wet days totalling 122.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Birmingham averages a daily high of 32.8°C with nights around 22.2°C. Expect roughly 11.9 wet days totalling 145.5mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

August

August in Birmingham averages a daily high of 32.6°C with nights around 21.8°C. Expect roughly 10.6 wet days totalling 110.5mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Birmingham averages a daily high of 30°C with nights around 18.5°C. Expect roughly 6.9 wet days totalling 95.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Birmingham averages a daily high of 24.7°C with nights around 12.1°C. Expect roughly 6.8 wet days totalling 86.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Birmingham averages a daily high of 18.6°C with nights around 6.2°C. Expect roughly 8.5 wet days totalling 102.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

December

December in Birmingham averages a daily high of 14.1°C with nights around 3.3°C. Expect roughly 10.1 wet days totalling 125.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Birmingham peaks at 86.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Birmingham?

Based on 30 years of records, October–November scores highest for comfort in Birmingham, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Birmingham?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 32.8°C.

What is the wettest month in Birmingham?

March is the wettest, averaging 151.7mm of rain across roughly 11.1 wet days.

How cold does Birmingham get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 12.7°C.

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