Edinburgh vs Birmingham

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in July. Birmingham offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 10 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Edinburgh 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 July. Birmingham receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Edinburgh reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 6°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 July.

Edinburgh receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Birmingham sees 66 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.