Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Birmingham | London | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 20°C (68°F) | 21°C (70°F)▲ | London |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 12°C (54°F) | 13°C (55°F)▲ | London |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 10 days▲ | London |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 64 mm | 61 mm▲ | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 18 km/h▲ | London |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in August. London offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Birmingham sees 10 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Birmingham sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. London is also comfortable at 21°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in August.
Birmingham reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
London averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Birmingham receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
London sees 61 mm over 10 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 20°C, lows of 12°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 21°C, lows of 13°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Birmingham | London | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 12d | 7°C | 11d |
| Feb | 7°C | 10d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 11d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 12°C | 12d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 15°C | 12d | 17°C | 10d |
| Jun | 18°C | 12d | 20°C | 10d |
| Jul | 20°C | 12d | 22°C | 11d |
| Aug | 20°C | 11d | 21°C | 10d |
| Sep | 17°C | 10d | 19°C | 9d |
| Oct | 13°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| Nov | 9°C | 12d | 10°C | 11d |
| Dec | 7°C | 12d | 8°C | 11d |
Birmingham Weather in August
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