Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for July
| Metric | Cork | Birmingham | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F)▲ | 20°C (68°F) | Cork |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F) | 12°C (54°F)▲ | Birmingham |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 12 days | Cork |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 67 mm | 66 mm▲ | Birmingham |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 11h/day▲ | Birmingham |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 18 km/h | Cork |
Cork and Birmingham are closely matched in July. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Cork sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Birmingham is also comfortable at 20°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cork is the stronger choice in July. Birmingham receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Cork reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and 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 two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.
Cork receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during July. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Birmingham sees 66 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Cork the drier option by 6 rain days and 1 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 9°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 20°C, lows of 12°C, 12 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during July.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. July is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Cork | Birmingham | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 0°C | 3d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 4°C | 3d | 7°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 4d | 10°C | 11d |
| Apr | 17°C | 5d | 12°C | 12d |
| May | 21°C | 6d | 15°C | 12d |
| Jun | 23°C | 6d | 18°C | 12d |
| Jul | 21°C | 6d | 20°C | 12d |
| Aug | 17°C | 5d | 20°C | 11d |
| Sep | 10°C | 4d | 17°C | 10d |
| Oct | 4°C | 3d | 13°C | 11d |
| Nov | 0°C | 3d | 9°C | 12d |
| Dec | -2°C | 3d | 7°C | 12d |
Cork Weather in July
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Birmingham Weather in July
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