Weather in Birmingham Today

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Current temperature in Birmingham: 18°C (64°F). Partly Cloudy. Today's high 19°C (66°F), low 13°C (55°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
18°
Partly Cloudy
RealFeel® 18°C
61%Comfortable
Rain probability: 15%
High19°
Low13°
6km/hWWind fromWest· Max 15
Light Breeze · Gusts 31 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 112:30 PMDay
12h 57m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:35 AMDawn 6:05 AM
Daylight remaining5h 2mNoon 1:03 PMTotal 12h 57m
Sunset7:32 PMDusk 8:02 PM
NowPartly cloudy+18°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 9 · Good

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
6 km/h
W · Light Breeze · Max 15 km/h
Humidity
61 %
Comfortable
UV Index
3
Moderate
Visibility
14 km
Excellent
Pressure
995 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
11°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

19°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 19°C.

19 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-28: 21°C21°2026-08-29: 19°C19°2026-08-30: 22°C22°2026-08-31: 20°C20°2026-09-01: 21°C21°2026-09-02: 19°C19°2026-09-03: 22°C22°2026-09-04: 19°C19°2026-09-05: 20°C20°2026-09-06: 24°C24°2026-09-07: 19°C19°2026-09-08: 18°C18°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 3 today — low. Minimal sun protection is needed for most outdoor activity.

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Birmingham?

The hottest month in Birmingham is typically July, with daytime highs averaging around 21.1°C (70°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 12.9°C (55°F).

What is the coldest month in Birmingham?

The coldest month in Birmingham is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 1.6°C (35°F) and daytime highs near 6.6°C (44°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Birmingham have a rainy season?

Birmingham doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. October is the wettest month on average (about 82 mm), while April is the driest (about 49 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Birmingham?

The best time to visit Birmingham is typically July to August, when daytime highs average a comfortable 20.9°C (70°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 66 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Birmingham's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Birmingham's air quality index (AQI) is 9, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.