Cork vs Birmingham

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in August. Birmingham offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Cork sees 9 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Cork sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Birmingham is also comfortable at 20°C.

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

Cork reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Birmingham averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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 August.

Cork receives approximately 72 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Birmingham sees 64 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.