Birmingham weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Birmingham
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Birmingham climb from 9.9°C in March to 16.1°C by May, while nights ease from 3.2°C to 7.7°C. The season brings around 187mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 20.2°C, peaking in August at 20.6°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (65mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Birmingham gets roughly 16.6 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.4°C in September to 9.9°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (107mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.8°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.9°C, daytime high 6.9°C). Expect about 38 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.4 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Birmingham compares
| Birmingham | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 871mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 158 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 20.2°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.8°C | 3.4°C |
Birmingham is about 17% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Birmingham for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Birmingham. August is typically the driest of the warm months (65mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.6°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Birmingham's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Birmingham receives 871mm of rain a year, about 17% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 20.2°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.8°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Birmingham?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Birmingham averages 158 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (107mm) and April the driest (49mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Birmingham?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.