Birmingham weather
At 7:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (69°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Birmingham sits 187 m (614 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 9%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Birmingham weather
Is it raining in Birmingham right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Birmingham this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–25° and lows of 13–19°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Birmingham lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Birmingham?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Birmingham weather by month
When is the best time to visit Birmingham?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Birmingham is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Birmingham?
December is the wettest month, with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 80 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Birmingham?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Birmingham have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 139 mm (5.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months