Edinburgh vs Birmingham

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in August. Birmingham offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 9 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Edinburgh sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Birmingham is also comfortable at 20°C.

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

Edinburgh reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Birmingham averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Edinburgh receives approximately 77 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Birmingham sees 64 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 13 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.