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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 February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Birmingham is warmest in August (highs near 91°F) and coldest in January (lows around 38°F), with roughly 53 inches of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and October.

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 °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Birmingham by season.

Jan
55°
38°
Cool
Feb
63°
44°
Mild
Mar
67°
47°
Mild
Apr
72°
53°
Warm
May
81°
62°
Warm
Jun
88°
68°
Hot
Jul
89°
72°
Hot
Aug
91°
71°
Hot
Sep
84°
67°
Warm
Wettest
Oct
76°
56°
Warm
Nov
66°
49°
Mild
Dec
57°
40°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
The most comfortable time to visit Birmingham is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Birmingham?
August is the warmest month in Birmingham, averaging highs near 91°F.
What is the coldest month in Birmingham?
January is the coldest month in Birmingham, with lows around 38°F.
When is the rainy season in Birmingham?
The wettest month in Birmingham is usually September, out of roughly 53 inches of precipitation across the year.

Birmingham month by month