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Birmingham weather in August

Long-run climate averages for Birmingham, England in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

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August at a glance

In August, Birmingham averages 20°C by day and 12°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

August in Birmingham averages a daytime high of 20°C and an overnight low of 12°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is the warmest month of the year here. Across the whole year Birmingham sees roughly 739 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Birmingham forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Birmingham weather by month

what to expect in Birmingham through the year, 1991-2020 averages

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
7°
2°
Cold
Feb
7°
2°
Cold
Mar
9°
3°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
15°
7°
Mild
Jun
19°
10°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
12°
Mild
Sep
17°
9°
Mild
Oct
13°
7°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
9°
4°
Cool
Dec
7°
3°
Cold

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Birmingham, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 90. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Birmingham in August?
Birmingham averages a daytime high of 20°C in August, with overnight lows around 12°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is August a good time to visit Birmingham?
The most comfortable time to visit Birmingham is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Birmingham in August?
The wettest month in Birmingham is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 739 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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