Birmingham Weather Forecast
Birmingham weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Birmingham?
Yes - rain is likely in Birmingham today.
A 84% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun and Tue.
The next 7 days carry about 6.3 times a normal week's rain for August (1,7 in against 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Birmingham
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 76° / 61° | 84% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 68° / 62° | 100% · 1,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 60° | 83% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 59° | 88% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 57° | 84% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 58° | 31% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 55° | 41% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 50° | 46% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 54° | 26% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 58° | 30% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 52° | 22% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 17% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 57° | 23% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 61° | 24% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Birmingham
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is 5.4°F above the 70°F typical for this month.
A 84% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 - 6 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.
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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 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% 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 3:49 AM.
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 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 26, 2026 at 3:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
