Weather radar Birmingham
Real-time precipitation radar · England · United Kingdom
Birmingham climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Birmingham shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6.8° | 8.9° | 10.8° | 13° | 16.6° | 20.1° | 21.3° | 21° | 18.5° | 14.6° | 10.2° | 8.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 1.7° | 3.6° | 3.9° | 4.4° | 8.4° | 11.3° | 13.2° | 12.9° | 11.1° | 8.9° | 5.3° | 4.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 61 | 58 | 57 | 45 | 72 | 45 | 70 | 44 | 87 | 100 | 77 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
| Sunshine hours | 117 | 123 | 205 | 282 | 318 | 332 | 320 | 285 | 217 | 160 | 118 | 81 |
| Humidity | 87% | 84% | 80% | 73% | 75% | 71% | 73% | 74% | 81% | 85% | 88% | 88% |
Best time to visit Birmingham
The best time to visit Birmingham is typically June. In this month the average high is 20.1°C, precipitation is 45 mm and sunshine duration is 332 hours. The annual average high is 14.2°C, total annual precipitation is 801 mm (143 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2558 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Birmingham
How up to date is the weather radar for Birmingham?
The weather radar for Birmingham is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Birmingham?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Birmingham: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Birmingham?
The thunderstorm potential for Birmingham is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Birmingham.
What is the climate like in Birmingham?
Birmingham has an annual average high of 14.2°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 21.3°C), the coldest January (avg low 1.7°C). The wettest month is October with 100 mm, the driest August with 44 mm. Total annual precipitation is 801 mm (143 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2558 hours.
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