Birmingham vs Edinburgh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in July. Birmingham offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 10 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Birmingham sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Edinburgh is also comfortable at 18°C.

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

Birmingham reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Edinburgh averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 July.

Birmingham receives approximately 66 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Edinburgh sees 73 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.