Birmingham Weather Forecast
Birmingham weather: 54°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Birmingham
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 53° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 0% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 58° | 20% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 60° | 53% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 68° / 60° | 75% · 1,4 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 66° / 57° | 87% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 58° | 59% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 56° | 67% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 54° | 68% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 37% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 55° | 37% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 67° / 53° | 39% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 59° | 47% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 56° | 47% · 0,7 in | 7 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 35°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 68°F against a August normal of 70°F - right on average.
The next 7 days carry about 9.4 times a normal week's rain for August (2,5 in against 0,3 in).
What this means for Birmingham
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 70°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 58°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
See the Birmingham forecast by time range
Birmingham weather - more answers
Explore Birmingham
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Birmingham?
Birmingham is a city in West Midlands. Its coordinates are 52.4862, -1.8904. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Birmingham right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Birmingham, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Birmingham in?
Birmingham observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 6:12 PM.
How many people live in Birmingham?
Birmingham has a population of approximately 1.2 million.
What is the nearest airport to Birmingham?
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 Birmingham?
Popular options include Stonehenge, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Snowdonia National Park, British Museum, River Thames and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 23, 2026 at 6:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
