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The best time to visit Birmingham

Month-by-month climate averages for Birmingham, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Birmingham is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Birmingham is warmest in June (highs near 20°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 987 mm of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Birmingham forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Birmingham weather by month

what to expect in Birmingham through the year

Here is Birmingham's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Birmingham by season.

Jan
Cold
Feb
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
20°
11°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
12°
Mild
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Wettest
Oct
14°
Cool
Nov
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
The most comfortable time to visit Birmingham is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Birmingham?
June is the warmest month in Birmingham, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Birmingham?
January is the coldest month in Birmingham, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Birmingham?
The wettest month in Birmingham is usually September, out of roughly 987 mm of precipitation across the year.

Birmingham month by month