Birmingham vs Edinburgh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in May. Birmingham offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 10 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Birmingham sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Edinburgh is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in May.

Birmingham reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Edinburgh averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 7°C (45°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 May.

Birmingham receives approximately 63 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Edinburgh sees 57 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 1 rain day and 6 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.