AI-generatedBirmingham, Alabama at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,240 h
- Rain a year
- 1,338 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 187 m
Climate in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Birmingham, Alabama is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Birmingham, Alabama
The best time to visit Birmingham, Alabama is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from October to November. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is March with 152 mm.
Birmingham, Alabama through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Birmingham, Alabama in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–28 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Birmingham, Alabama in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–33 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Birmingham, Alabama in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–30 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Birmingham, Alabama in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–15 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:5118:15
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:35–07:24 · evening 17:41–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:26–06:35 · evening 18:30–18:40
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Birmingham, Alabama compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Birmingham, Alabama in October?
In October, Birmingham, Alabama is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:51 – 18:15
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Birmingham, Alabama
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Birmingham, Alabama: score 85 against 80. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85better | 80 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 78 mmbetter | 117 mm |
| Muggy days | 5 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Birmingham, Alabama month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
46January13° · 4.6 h
In January, Birmingham, Alabama is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in January58February15° · 4.7 h
In February, Birmingham, Alabama is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 133 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in February73March20° · 5.7 h
In March, Birmingham, Alabama is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 152 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in March80April24° · 6.8 h
In April, Birmingham, Alabama is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in April75May28° · 7.4 h
In May, Birmingham, Alabama is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in May47June31° · 7.4 h
In June, Birmingham, Alabama is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in June34July33° · 7.5 h
In July, Birmingham, Alabama is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in July39August33° · 7.1 h
In August, Birmingham, Alabama is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in August64September30° · 6.3 h
In September, Birmingham, Alabama is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in September85October25° · 6.3 h
In October, Birmingham, Alabama is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in October79November19° · 5.4 h
In November, Birmingham, Alabama is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in November50December14° · 4.3 h
In December, Birmingham, Alabama is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Birmingham, Alabama.
Birmingham, Alabama in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Birmingham, Alabama
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 106 days a year, mostly from June to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 46 | 13° | 2° | 4.6 h | 10 | 122 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 15° | 4° | 4.7 h | 11 | 133 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 20° | 7° | 5.7 h | 11 | 152 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 24° | 11° | 6.8 h | 10 | 117 |
| MayMay | 75 | 28° | 16° | 7.4 h | 10 | 105 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 31° | 21° | 7.4 h | 13 | 111 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 33° | 23° | 7.5 h | 15 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 33° | 22° | 7.1 h | 13 | 92 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 30° | 19° | 6.3 h | 8 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 25° | 12° | 6.3 h | 7 | 78 |
| NovemberNov | 79 | 19° | 6° | 5.4 h | 8 | 98 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 14° | 4° | 4.3 h | 11 | 127 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Birmingham, Alabama
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Birmingham, Alabama, 55 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Birmingham, Alabama: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Birmingham, Alabama has about 7 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Birmingham, Alabama
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Birmingham, Alabama
How breezy and how cloudy Birmingham, Alabama is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Birmingham, Alabama typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 42 % of the sky over Birmingham, Alabama: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Birmingham, Alabama
How often the day gets hot in Birmingham, Alabama (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Birmingham, Alabama has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Birmingham, Alabama
Weather for your travel dates
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Birmingham, Alabama in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Birmingham, Alabama has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 85
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,930 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Birmingham vs Huntsville
In October the holiday weather in Birmingham and Huntsville is about equally good (score 85 vs 84). During the day it is about as warm in Huntsville as in Birmingham.
| in October | Birmingham | Huntsville |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Birmingham, Alabama ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Destin27°26°89
- 3Pensacola28°26°88
- 4Montgomery27°87
- 5Hilton Head Island26°24°87
- 6Mobile27°25°86
- 7Jackson26°86
- 8Charleston26°24°86
- 9BirminghamThis page25°85
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Frequently asked questions about Birmingham, Alabama
When is the best time to visit Birmingham, Alabama?
The best time to visit Birmingham, Alabama is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Birmingham, Alabama?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Birmingham, Alabama?
Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is March with 152 mm. The driest month is October with 78 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Birmingham, Alabama get?
Birmingham, Alabama gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Birmingham, Alabama in?
Birmingham, Alabama is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Birmingham, Alabama?
A nonstop flight from London to Birmingham, Alabama takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Birmingham, Alabama?
Birmingham, Alabama has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 69, summer holidays 37, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 48.