Climate

The West Midlands features a changeable, temperate climate with warm and often hot summer weather. Temperatures during July and August regularly exceed 20°C / 68°F, peaking at more than 25°C / 77°F. However, West Midlands’ summer months can experience unexpected showers and downpours at times, which are usually quick to clear. As autumn approaches in the West Midlands, from late September onwards, the climate begins to cool and temperatures slowly drop, with the change being particularly noticeable during the evenings. January and February tend to be the coldest months, when night-time temperatures hover just above freezing. Spring is quick to arrive in the West Midlands and the climate soon warms up, with plenty of clear, blue skies and temperatures regularly reaching more than 10°C / 50°F during March. The average annual daytime temperatures in Birmingham are around 14°C / 57°F.