Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for June
| Metric | Birmingham | Edinburgh | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 18°C (64°F)▲ | 16°C (61°F) | Birmingham |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 10°C (50°F) | 10°C (50°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days▲ | 14 days | Birmingham |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 69 mm | 68 mm▲ | Edinburgh |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day▲ | 10h/day | Birmingham |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h▲ | 20 km/h | Birmingham |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in June. Birmingham offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 10 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.
Birmingham sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Edinburgh is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in June. Birmingham receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Birmingham reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during June. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Edinburgh averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in June.
Birmingham receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during June. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Edinburgh sees 68 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 1 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 18°C, lows of 10°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 10°C, 14 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during June.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. June is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Birmingham | Edinburgh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 6°C | 14d |
| Feb | 7°C | 10d | 6°C | 12d |
| Mar | 10°C | 11d | 8°C | 13d |
| Apr | 12°C | 12d | 10°C | 12d |
| May | 15°C | 12d | 13°C | 13d |
| Jun | 18°C | 12d | 16°C | 14d |
| Jul | 20°C | 12d | 18°C | 14d |
| Aug | 20°C | 11d | 17°C | 13d |
| Sep | 17°C | 10d | 15°C | 11d |
| Oct | 13°C | 11d | 12°C | 13d |
| Nov | 9°C | 12d | 8°C | 14d |
| Dec | 7°C | 12d | 6°C | 14d |
Birmingham Weather in June
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