Edinburgh vs Birmingham

Edinburgh and Birmingham are closely matched in July. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Edinburgh sits in the comfortable travel range at 18°C. Birmingham is also comfortable at 21°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in July. Edinburgh receives 3 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Edinburgh reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Birmingham averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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 July.

Edinburgh receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Birmingham sees 67 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 8 rain days and 6 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.