Birmingham vs Cork

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in January. Birmingham offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Cork sees 4 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Birmingham is on the cooler side at 7°C, requiring warmer clothing. Cork is cooler at 9°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in January.

Birmingham reaches an average high of 7°C (45°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cork averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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 January.

Birmingham receives approximately 55 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Cork sees 82 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 1 rain day and 27 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.