Best time to visit

The second largest city in England and a metropolis as well, Birmingham currently has a population of 1,016,800 as of 2008. Located in the West mid-lands of England, it boasts a combined population of 3,683,000 and by combined I mean with the collective population of neighboring towns as well. Affectionately known as the workshop of the world, it is a buzzing thriving powerhouse of business, culture and education. No wonder it is the fourth most popular city among foreign visitors in The UK. So when is the best time to visit Birmingham? 

Best weather

Birmingham’s climate is what is known as a temperate maritime climate. The hottest temperatures are usually recorded in July/August and reach a maximum of 20 degrees Celsius. Comparatively, the lowest temperatures occur in January/February and can be as low as 40.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Harsh, extreme weather is uncharacteristic of Birmingham except for the isolated tornado, the most recent having occurred in July of 2005. Summers are becoming hotter as heat waves are beginning to occur more frequently and winters are becoming milder with less snowfall. While most of March and June are the driest months for the year, the wettest month is November with at least 17 days of rain falling for the month. It is, therefore, safe to conclude that the period from March through to June is the best time to visit Birmingham. 

Try not to miss

For persons traveling to Birmingham soon, you might want to consider planning your trip to coincide with one of the following festivals celebrated in Birmingham annually. Among the many holidays and festivals that Birmingham hosts is The St. George’s day Party. Other events include the Birmingham International Carnival, much like Carnivals from the Caribbean Islands. Birmingham Pride is hosted by the gay community and the Birmingham Tattoo is a military show with many years of history and prominence. The mother of all of Birmingham’s festivals however, is The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and there are many others to look forward to each year. Maybe for you this is not the best time to visit Birmingham, in which case you may be more inclined towards other attractions such as The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery or other such places of interest. There’s also a variety of public squares to be visited by the outdoor visitor and of course there are many churches and cathedrals for the religiously inclined. Based on the multitude of options available you can decide exactly when is the best time for you to visit Birmingham.   

Longest Queues

With such an extensive variety of attractions and events to choose from long queues don’t usually occur except at foot ball matches, and certain shows. Most other attractions are of a parade nature in which case they take place on the streets and the atmosphere is more like a Carnival. 

Cheapest Month

Naturally the cheapest time to visit Birmingham is when there are no festivals or other such occasion being celebrated. That is seldom the case, however, so for the thrifty spender, suggest you visit Birmingham during the winter when the atmosphere is less charged. Generally, prices go down when there is a slow period for business. Not only will the prices surprise you but so will the friendly service from relaxed stress free service men and women. So…? When do you think is the best time to visit Birmingham.

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