Climate of Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Point-value climate at Birmingham (Alabama, United States of America). Population approximately 1,128,047.
Located in Alabama, United States of America, Birmingham has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,128,047. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.9°C / 42.6°F in January to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in July, with rainfall varying from 83 mm / 3.3 in (October) to 167 mm / 6.6 in (March) — about 1431 mm / 56.3 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Birmingham's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9°C42.6°F | 141 mm5.6″ | — |
| February | 8.3°C46.9°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
| March | 12.8°C55°F | 167 mm6.6″ | — |
| April | 16.9°C62.4°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
| May | 21.4°C70.5°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| June | 25.3°C77.5°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 27.1°C80.8°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 23.6°C74.5°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| October | 17.5°C63.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 11.9°C53.4°F | 115 mm4.5″ | — |
| December | 7.7°C45.9°F | 127 mm5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Birmingham?
Birmingham does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Birmingham's warmest month is July at an average of 27.1°C / 80.8°F, and its driest month is October with about 83 mm / 3.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Birmingham?
Birmingham, in Alabama, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.9°C / 42.6°F in January to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1431 mm / 56.3 in, with the wettest month being March (167 mm / 6.6 in) and the driest October (83 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Birmingham in July?
The average temperature in Birmingham in July is 27.1°C / 80.8°F, with rainfall of about 132 mm / 5.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Birmingham?
The driest month in Birmingham is October, with about 83 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Birmingham?
The wettest month in Birmingham is March, with approximately 167 mm / 6.6 in of average monthly rainfall.