Birmingham Weather in October

What October feels like in Birmingham

For Birmingham, October is the heart of autumn. Days are on the cool side, the kind of weather that suits brisk sightseeing. Little changes after sunset — nights are cool, only slightly below the daytime level. The air is damp, which makes cool temperatures feel colder, particularly in wind.

Rain in Birmingham in October

It is a changeable month: rain comes about one day in 3, with dry spells in between. Each rainy day adds about 5.9 mm (0.2 in), a proper wetting rather than a sprinkle. Across the year Birmingham averages about 5.3 mm per rainy day, so October is typical.

Daylight and sunshine in October

In mid-October, sunrise is at about 7:31 am and sunset at about 6:15 pm (local time) — 10 h 44 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 2 h 1 min less daylight than in mid-September. Measured sunshine covers about 52% of the daylight — sun and cloud share the day.

How October compares to the rest of the year

In Birmingham's temperature order, October sits as the 6th warmest month. Against September, the average high is 3.7°C (6.7°F) lower, with 11 mm more rain. November is cooler again. November averages a high of 9.5°C (49.1°F).

Who October suits

• Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.

Tips for visiting Birmingham in October

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