Birmingham, United Kingdom Weather
Birmingham hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is about 15°F (8°C) above the typical July high of 69°F (21°C).
Current conditions in detail
Birmingham weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Birmingham looks sunny, with a high of 78° and an overnight low of 55°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Birmingham 14-day forecast
About the weather in Birmingham
Weather in Birmingham is shaped by its oceanic climate - expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 69°F (21°C), while January highs hover near 44°F (7°C). Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches (815 mm) over about 152 rainy days.
Birmingham weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 69°F (21°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 44°F (7°C)
- Record high: 99°F (37°C) · Record low: 18°F (-8°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (10.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 4 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 69°F (21°C) and overnight lows stay near 55°F (13°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 44°F (7°C) and lows around 35°F (2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 99°F (37°C) and dropped as low as 18°F (-8°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.1 inches (80 mm) of rain over 12 days, while April is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 4 days in a typical year, mostly from December through January.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Birmingham is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 55°F (13°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Birmingham is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Birmingham is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Birmingham is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 46°F (8°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Birmingham by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 35° | 12 | 2.2 in | 3.8 h/day | 88% |
| February | 46° | 36° | 11 | 2.3 in | 5.1 h/day | 84% |
| March | 49° | 37° | 14 | 2.8 in | 6.4 h/day | 81% |
| April | 54° | 39° | 12 | 1.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 76% |
| May | 61° | 46° | 12 | 2.8 in | 10.3 h/day | 75% |
| June | 66° | 51° | 13 | 2.9 in | 10.5 h/day | 74% |
| July | 69° | 55° | 14 | 2.8 in | 10.6 h/day | 74% |
| August | 68° | 54° | 11 | 2.7 in | 9.4 h/day | 76% |
| September | 64° | 51° | 13 | 2.8 in | 7.7 h/day | 80% |
| October | 57° | 46° | 12 | 3.1 in | 5.7 h/day | 85% |
| November | 49° | 40° | 13 | 2.8 in | 4.0 h/day | 88% |
| December | 46° | 39° | 14 | 3.0 in | 3.0 h/day | 90% |