City in West Midlands

Birmingham Weather Forecast

Birmingham weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 55°F now🕔 5:34 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 1.2 million

7-day forecast for Birmingham

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast72° / 53°0%13 mph4
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast77° / 56°26%13 mph4
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 58°71% · 0,1 in9 mph4
Thu, Aug 27⛈️ Thunderstorm67° / 60°75% · 0,7 in8 mph4
Fri, Aug 28🌧️ Heavy drizzle66° / 60°91% · 0,4 in14 mph5
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast68° / 59°36%11 mph3
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle65° / 55°78% · 0,1 in11 mph3

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 68° / 59°

Overcast · 36% rain · wind 11 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 65° / 55°

Light drizzle · 78% rain · wind 11 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.4
Outdoors8.9
Beach day6.9
Swimming6.7
Hiking9.8
Running9.8
Cycling9.7
Camping9.7
Fishing8.6
Photography8.7
Stargazing10
Family time8.9
Driving9.7
Flying out9.7

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 81% 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 5:34 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.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 24, 2026 at 5:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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