Birmingham weather by month
Average highs run from 54°F in January to 91°F in July, and January nights average 35°F. It gets 57 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 1 inches of snow. Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are September to November.
Best time to visit Birmingham
For comfortable weather, go in September to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F | 35°F | 5.0 in | 0.4 in | 7 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| February | 59°F | 38°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in | 8 | 0 | 10 | cool |
| March | 67°F | 45°F | 5.7 in | 0.5 in | 8 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| April | 75°F | 52°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 88°F | 69°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| July | 91°F | 72°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 20 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 71°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| September | 86°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| October | 76°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| November | 65°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 5 | mild |
| December | 57°F | 38°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in | 8 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| Year | 74°F avg | 54°F avg | 56.6 in | 1.4 in | 81 | 65 | 47 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Birmingham Airport, AL (USW00013876), 5.6 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Birmingham
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 55m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 22m. The earliest sunset comes around December 1 (4:38 pm) and the latest around June 26 (8:01 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 19 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 am | 5:02 pm | 10h 11m |
| February | 6:31 am | 5:31 pm | 11h 00m |
| March | 6:57 am | 6:54 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:17 am | 7:18 pm | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:47 am | 7:40 pm | 13h 54m |
| June | 5:37 am | 7:58 pm | 14h 22m |
| July | 5:48 am | 7:57 pm | 14h 09m |
| August | 6:09 am | 7:33 pm | 13h 23m |
| September | 6:31 am | 6:53 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:52 am | 6:13 pm | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:19 am | 4:44 pm | 10h 25m |
| December | 6:44 am | 4:40 pm | 9h 56m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Birmingham with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Birmingham getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.1°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Birmingham.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Birmingham?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 72°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Birmingham?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 35°F and highs of 55°F.
What is the rainiest month in Birmingham?
March gets the most precipitation, 5.7 inches on average. October is the driest at 3.3 inches.
Does it snow in Birmingham?
Yes. Birmingham averages 1 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
For comfortable weather, September to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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