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Birmingham, England Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Birmingham, England?
Birmingham, England gets 640 mm of precipitation a year over about 170 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 23°C) and January the coldest (average low 2°C).
Oceanic climate
Birmingham, England has warm summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 8°C in January to 23°C in July. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 2° | 8° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 5° | 14° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 11° | 22° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 7° | 15° |
How much rain does Birmingham get?
Birmingham gets 640 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 170 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 77% of the UK.
October is the wettest month, with 62 mm. March is the driest, with 40 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 17.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 23 days, to July 24, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Birmingham got 567 mm of rain, against a normal of 640 mm for those months. November 2025 had the most, with 110 mm.
Birmingham weather by month
Birmingham weather in January
In January, Birmingham averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 16°C (2015) and the record low is -21°C (1982).
Birmingham weather in February
In February, Birmingham averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 18°C (2019) and the record low is -14°C (1985).
Birmingham weather in March
In March, Birmingham averages a high of 11°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 22°C (2021) and the record low is -9°C (1986).
Birmingham weather in April
In April, Birmingham averages a high of 14°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 27°C (2025) and the record low is -7°C (1990).
Birmingham weather in May
In May, Birmingham averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 34°C (2026) and the record low is -3°C (1984). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Birmingham weather in June
In June, Birmingham averages a high of 21°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 34% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 34°C (2026) and the record low is -1°C (1991). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Birmingham weather in July
In July, Birmingham averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2022) and the record low is 3°C (1990). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Birmingham weather in August
In August, Birmingham averages a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 37°C (2026) and the record low is 3°C (1979). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Birmingham weather in September
In September, Birmingham averages a high of 19°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 31°C (2023) and the record low is -1°C (1986). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Birmingham weather in October
In October, Birmingham averages a high of 15°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 29°C (2011) and the record low is -6°C (1993).
Birmingham weather in November
In November, Birmingham averages a high of 11°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 60 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 19°C (2005) and the record low is -10°C (2010).
Birmingham weather in December
In December, Birmingham averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 16°C (2015) and the record low is -19°C (1981).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Birmingham
April is the sunniest month in Birmingham, with estimated sunshine of 34% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 21%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 29% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Birmingham is cloudier than 59% of the UK.
Humidity peaks in December at 89% and is lowest in April at 71%.
Birmingham has about 3 days a year above 32°C.
First and last freeze in Birmingham
The first fall freeze in Birmingham typically comes around October 28, and the last spring freeze around May 2. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 179 days.
Birmingham weather records
These records cover WELLESBOURNE during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Birmingham station is 39°C, on July 18, 2022. The coldest is -21°C, on January 14, 1982.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 65 mm of precipitation, on April 9, 1998.
40 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Birmingham
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 8°C and lows near 2°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 5°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 11°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 7°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | 8° | 53 mm | 17 | 86% | 30% | 16° | -21° |
| February | 2° | 8° | 41 mm | 14 | 82% | 24% | 18° | -14° |
| March | 3° | 11° | 40 mm | 14 | 79% | 29% | 22° | -9° |
| April | 4° | 14° | 46 mm | 13 | 71% | 34% | 27° | -7° |
| May | 7° | 17° | 55 mm | 12 | 73% | 32% | 34° | -3° |
| June | 10° | 21° | 55 mm | 12 | 71% | 34% | 34° | -1° |
| July | 12° | 23° | 58 mm | 12 | 73% | 30% | 39° | 3° |
| August | 12° | 22° | 61 mm | 13 | 74% | 31% | 37° | 3° |
| September | 10° | 19° | 52 mm | 13 | 80% | 28% | 31° | -1° |
| October | 7° | 15° | 62 mm | 15 | 85% | 23% | 29° | -6° |
| November | 4° | 11° | 60 mm | 17 | 88% | 26% | 19° | -10° |
| December | 2° | 8° | 56 mm | 17 | 89% | 21% | 16° | -19° |
Station: WELLESBOURNE, 37 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Birmingham climate questions
How much rain does Birmingham get?
Birmingham gets 640 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 170 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Birmingham?
October is the wettest month in Birmingham, with 62 mm. March is the driest, with 40 mm.
How many rainy days does Birmingham have a year?
Birmingham has about 170 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 17.
What is the hottest month in Birmingham?
July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with an average high of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Birmingham?
January is the coldest month in Birmingham, with an average low of 2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Birmingham?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Birmingham station is 39°C, set on July 18, 2022. The record low is -21°C, on January 14, 1982.
What is the sunniest month in Birmingham?
April is the sunniest month in Birmingham, with estimated sunshine of 34% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Birmingham?
The first fall freeze in Birmingham typically comes around October 28. The last spring freeze is around May 2.
What is the best time to visit Birmingham?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.