Edinburgh vs Birmingham

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in September. Birmingham offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 7 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Edinburgh sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Birmingham is also comfortable at 17°C.

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

Edinburgh reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Birmingham averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 September.

Edinburgh receives approximately 61 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Birmingham sees 57 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.