Birmingham vs Edinburgh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in October. Birmingham offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 5 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Birmingham is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Edinburgh is cooler at 12°C.

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

Birmingham reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Edinburgh averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Birmingham receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Edinburgh sees 81 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 14 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.