Birmingham weather in January
January in Birmingham: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Birmingham · #442 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Birmingham climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 51 mm / 2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.4 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Birmingham in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Birmingham?
- January in Birmingham: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Birmingham on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Birmingham in January?
- In January, Birmingham averages a daily high of 6.7°C and a low of 1.6°C, with about 51.3 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Birmingham in January?
- Birmingham has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.
- Does it snow in Birmingham in January?
- Birmingham sees roughly 2.4 cm of snowfall in January.