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The best time to visit Birmingham

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Birmingham is usually April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Birmingham is warmest in August (highs near 90°F) and coldest in January (lows around 35°F), with roughly 56 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, October and November.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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

Jan
52°
35°
Cool
Feb
57°
38°
Cool
Mar
65°
45°
Mild
Wettest
Apr
71°
52°
Mild
May
80°
61°
Warm
Jun
87°
67°
Hot
Jul
88°
71°
Hot
Aug
90°
70°
Hot
Sep
83°
66°
Warm
Oct
74°
54°
Warm
Nov
61°
44°
Mild
Dec
55°
38°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
The most comfortable time to visit Birmingham is usually April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Birmingham?
August is the warmest month in Birmingham, averaging highs near 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Birmingham?
January is the coldest month in Birmingham, with lows around 35°F.
When is the rainy season in Birmingham?
The wettest month in Birmingham is usually March, out of roughly 56 inches of precipitation across the year.

Birmingham month by month