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Birmingham weather in September

With highs near 18°C (65°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), September feels mild in Birmingham. Rainfall averages about 53 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than August and 4°C warmer than October.

What stands out in September

  • Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Library of Birmingham.
  • September brings early autumn to Birmingham.
  • It cools down fast from here: October is about 4°C cooler.
  • Just 110 km apart, but Birmingham runs about 2°C warmer than Manchester this month.

Avg high

18°C

65°F

Avg low

9°C

48°F

Rainfall

53 mm

some rain

Humidity

84%

relative

Sky

67%

cloud · often cloudy

Birmingham weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
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Average monthly climate in Birmingham
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January6°C / 44°F1°C / 34°F66 mm94%75%
February7°C / 45°F1°C / 34°F55 mm91%73%
March10°C / 50°F2°C / 35°F54 mm86%72%
April13°C / 56°F4°C / 39°F45 mm82%69%
May16°C / 61°F6°C / 44°F57 mm80%67%
June19°C / 66°F9°C / 49°F74 mm81%75%
July21°C / 70°F11°C / 52°F64 mm79%69%
August21°C / 69°F11°C / 52°F73 mm82%72%
September18°C / 65°F9°C / 48°F53 mm84%67%
October14°C / 58°F7°C / 44°F75 mm89%72%
November10°C / 49°F4°C / 39°F76 mm94%72%
December8°C / 46°F3°C / 37°F82 mm95%73%

What to pack for September

  • A warm sweater or fleece for layering
  • A mid-weight jacket
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is September a good time to visit Birmingham?

Our Birmingham guide recommends: May to September for the warmest, driest weather.

Birmingham has more canals than Venice — a canalside walk through the city centre is one of the best free things to do.

Best time to visit Birmingham →

Other United Kingdom cities in September

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Birmingham in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Birmingham?

Yes. September is one of the best months for Birmingham, with highs around 18°C and about 53 mm of rain.

How warm is Birmingham in September?

Average highs are about 18°C (65°F) and average lows about 9°C (48°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Birmingham in September?

Birmingham typically gets around 53 mm of rain in September — some rain.

When is the best time to visit Birmingham?

May to September for the warmest, driest weather.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Birmingham (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.