West Midlands Weather Forecast
West Midlands weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
West Midlands is a county in England. West Midlands is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 3 million.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in West Midlands with overcast. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 55°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 51%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit West Midlands is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 93 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Snowdonia National Park and British Museum.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 66°F is 4.5°F below the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in West Midlands today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in West Midlands right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:36 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for West Midlands
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 55° | 51% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 54° | 8% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 53° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 54° | 4% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 59° | 16% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 73° / 60° | 55% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 74° / 60° | 86% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 56° | 80% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 67° / 55° | 55% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 52° | 61% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 57° | 61% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 41% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 52° | 37% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 55° | 37% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 57° | — · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
Climate in West Midlands month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 35° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 39° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 39° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 42° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 69° | 54° | 2,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 73° | 57° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 70° | 55° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 65° | 51° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 47° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 40° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for West Midlands
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Air quality and pollen in West Midlands
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit West Midlands
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in West Midlands
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is West Midlands?
West Midlands is a county in England. Its coordinates are 52.4862, -1.8904. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in West Midlands right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit West Midlands?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in West Midlands, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is West Midlands in?
West Midlands observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:36 AM.
How many people live in West Midlands?
West Midlands has a population of approximately 3 million.
What is the nearest airport to West Midlands?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 93 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 117 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 193 mi away.
What are the top things to do in West Midlands?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Snowdonia National Park, British Museum, River Thames and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
What places are in West Midlands?
West Midlands covers 1 places in this atlas, including Birmingham.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 8:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
