Birmingham vs Edinburgh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in March. Birmingham offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 6 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Birmingham is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Edinburgh is cooler at 8°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in March. Birmingham receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Birmingham reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Edinburgh averages 8°C (46°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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 March.

Birmingham receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Edinburgh sees 60 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.