Birmingham Weather

Birmingham Weather - Typically English mix
The weather in Birmingham is similar to the rest of the east and south of England. Birmingham weather does not differ greatly from UK city break destinations like London and Cardiff. The city’s central, landlocked position means Birmingham weather is a little warmer than coastal areas and Scottish destinations like Edinburgh. In common with Leeds and Manchester, Birmingham gets a fair amount of cloudy, overcast weather and light rain. Birmingham weather statistics show a 50% chance of rain at any time of year. However, although the weather in Birmingham can clearly be dull and rainy, most visitors are agreeably surprised to discover the weather in Birmingham is better than expected.

Birmingham Weather - Sunshine and cricket
The best Birmingham weather is between May and September. July and August see plenty of days in the upper 20ºs. If you are lucky you will enjoy one of Birmingham’s rare periods of settled weather, ideal for cricket at Edgbaston. However, summer weather in Birmingham is just as changeable and unpredictable as the rest of the British Isles. Average sunshine hours in Birmingham are typical of England: nothing to get excited about but better than most people think! 5 hours a day from spring to late summer and a couple of hours a day in the winter. June is the sunniest month in Birmingham. As for when to go to Birmingham, many Brummies would suggest spring and autumn when temperatures are fine for walking and there are fewer tourists than summer. Nevertheless, a lively atmosphere and plenty of nightlife does make the summer a good time to visit Birmingham.

Birmingham Weather - Mild winters
Birmingham weather is relatively mild all year round. The weather chart for Birmingham city breaks shows average summer temperatures around 20º, and winter temperatures that rarely drop towards freezing. And with plenty to do indoors, the weather in Birmingham is unlikely to be an issue. Temperatures in Birmingham are around 6º to 10º throughout the worst of the winter. Bring a good warm coat and an umbrella. Birmingham rainfall is spread very evenly throughout the year, but is often light rain that will not unduly affect your plans. The spring tends to be a little drier than the autumn.

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