Birmingham weather
UK towns · West Midlands, England · 52.48°N 1.89°W
Birmingham, in West Midlands, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.6°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.9°C. The town sees roughly 871mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9° | 1.9° | 57mm | 11 |
| Feb | 8.9° | 3.2° | 76mm | 13 |
| Mar | 9.9° | 3.2° | 66mm | 14 |
| Apr | 12.4° | 3.7° | 49mm | 13 |
| May | 16.1° | 7.7° | 72mm | 13 |
| Jun | 19.4° | 10.6° | 71mm | 13 |
| Jul | 20.5° | 12.5° | 80mm | 15 |
| Aug | 20.6° | 12.7° | 65mm | 12 |
| Sep | 18.4° | 10.9° | 77mm | 13 |
| Oct | 14.2° | 8.4° | 107mm | 16 |
| Nov | 9.9° | 5° | 65mm | 11 |
| Dec | 7.5° | 3.4° | 86mm | 14 |
Birmingham weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Birmingham?
August is typically the warmest month in Birmingham, with average daytime highs of 20.6°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 20.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Birmingham?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 107mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. April is typically the driest (49mm).
How much does it rain in Birmingham per year?
Birmingham receives roughly 871mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 158 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Birmingham?
Winter nights (December–February) in Birmingham average around 2.8°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.9°C).