When to go · Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, month by month
The best months for Birmingham, Alabama: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.13 °C / 2 °C, 10 rain days55 °F / 36 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).15 °C / 3 °C, 9 rain days59 °F / 37 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Birmingham, Alabama's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.19 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain days66 °F / 45 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Birmingham, Alabama's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.24 °C / 11 °C, 9 rain days75 °F / 52 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Birmingham, Alabama's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.28 °C / 16 °C, 9 rain days82 °F / 61 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C / 20 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 68 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid, heat index above 35°C).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid, heat index above 95°F).33 °C / 22 °C, 11 rain days91 °F / 72 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid, heat index above 35°C).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid, heat index above 95°F).32 °C / 22 °C, 9 rain days90 °F / 72 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Birmingham, Alabama's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.30 °C / 18 °C, 8 rain days86 °F / 64 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Birmingham, Alabama's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.24 °C / 12 °C, 7 rain days75 °F / 54 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Birmingham, Alabama's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.18 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain days64 °F / 43 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.14 °C / 3 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 37 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday