Birmingham weather in April
Birmingham in April averages 9°C (47°F), 47 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Birmingham, April is the sixth coldest, the third driest and the fourth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (47°F)
4–13°C · 39–56°F
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 4.9 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What is Birmingham like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Birmingham in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Birmingham is 2.2°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 6°C (44°F).
April in Birmingham is 2.9°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
Daylight in Birmingham in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 58 minutes in Birmingham, rising about 06:09 and setting about 20:07 local time.
April ends 1 hour 54 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 50 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Birmingham
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Travel guides for Birmingham
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Birmingham weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 40°F | 58 mm |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | 43 mm |
| March | 6°C / 44°F | 43 mm |
| April | 9°C / 47°F | 47 mm |
| May | 12°C / 53°F | 54 mm |
| June | 14°C / 58°F | 59 mm |
| July | 16°C / 61°F | 58 mm |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 64 mm |
| September | 14°C / 56°F | 61 mm |
| October | 10°C / 51°F | 69 mm |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 61 mm |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | 67 mm |
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FAQs about Birmingham in April
April climate averages for Birmingham, 1991–2020.
Birmingham averages 9°C (47°F) in April, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 13°C (56°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 47 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 9°C (47°F) against 12°C (53°F) in May — 2.9°C cooler.
April is 2.2°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 58 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 16 hours 48 minutes in June and 7 hours 41 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:09 and sunset about 20:07 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 54 minutes longer than it starts.
