Birmingham weather by month

Birmingham runs from an average daily high of 54°F in January to 91°F in July, with overnight lows between 35°F (January) and 72°F (July).

March is the wettest month (5.7 inches) and October the driest (3.3 inches); about 57 inches fall in a normal year.

Average highs reach 90°F or more in Jul-Aug.

By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Birmingham day trips are Sep-Nov.

Month by month in Birmingham

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain (in)	Day trips open
January	54°F	35°F	5.0	133 of 133
February	59°F	38°F	5.0	133 of 133
March	67°F	45°F	5.7	133 of 133
April	75°F	52°F	5.1	133 of 133
May	82°F	61°F	4.9	133 of 133
June	88°F	68°F	4.8	133 of 133
July	91°F	72°F	5.4	133 of 133
August	91°F	71°F	4.3	133 of 133
September best	86°F	65°F	4.0	133 of 133
October best	76°F	54°F	3.3	133 of 133
November best	65°F	43°F	4.2	133 of 133
December	57°F	38°F	4.9	133 of 133

The numbers are from NOAA's station at Birmingham Airport, Al (USW00013876). Climate normals 1991-2020: long-run averages, not a forecast. "Day trips open" counts the places within 3 hours that are open or in season on the 15th, from our own place data.

Questions about Birmingham weather

What is the best time to visit Birmingham?

By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Birmingham day trips are Sep-Nov.

What is the hottest and coldest month in Birmingham?

July is the hottest (average high 91°F) and January the coolest (average low 35°F).

When does it rain the most in Birmingham?

March is the wettest month (5.7 inches) and October the driest (3.3 inches).

Does it snow in Birmingham?

Very little: the station records about 1.4 inches of snow in a normal year.

Where do these weather numbers come from?

The numbers are from NOAA's station at Birmingham Airport, Al (USW00013876). They are 1991-2020 climate normals (long-run averages), not a forecast. For today's weather use the National Weather Service forecast.