Edinburgh vs Birmingham

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in December. Birmingham offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Edinburgh sees 3 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Edinburgh is on the cooler side at 6°C, requiring warmer clothing. Birmingham is cooler at 7°C.

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

Edinburgh reaches an average high of 6°C (43°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Birmingham averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and 2°C (36°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 December.

Edinburgh receives approximately 77 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Birmingham sees 63 mm over 12 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%.