Best Time to Visit Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Birmingham.
Birmingham does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 27.1°C / 80.8°F) and driest (October, 83 mm / 3.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February and May–June and August–November; the wetter half falls in March–April and July and December–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 5.9°C / 42.6°F in January to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in July, with rainfall from 83 mm / 3.3 in (October) to 167 mm / 6.6 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Birmingham's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 26.6°C79.9°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 25.3°C77.5°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| September | 23.6°C74.5°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
No month at Birmingham matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
Birmingham doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on October (driest, ~83 mm / 3.3 in) and July (warmest, 27.1°C / 80.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Birmingham?
The rainy season at Birmingham, Alabama runs through March–April and July and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 121 mm / 4.8 in. The wettest single month is March (167 mm / 6.6 in).
What is the driest month in Birmingham?
The driest month in Birmingham is October, averaging about 83 mm / 3.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.5°C / 63.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Birmingham?
The least comfortable months for travel to Birmingham — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 167 mm / 6.6 in in March, and the coldest month averages 5.9°C / 42.6°F.
Is Birmingham climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Birmingham figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Birmingham specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.