Edinburgh vs Birmingham

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.

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

Edinburgh reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Birmingham averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 8°C (46°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.

Edinburgh receives approximately 81 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Birmingham sees 67 mm over 11 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%.