Birmingham · April
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 54°F, low 39°F. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
54° / 39°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
12 mph
What April feels like in Birmingham
Sunrise
06:08
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:06
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Birmingham in April
The kit for April in Birmingham: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
+5° avg high
-2 rain days
Birmingham in March →
April
54°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs May
-6° avg high
-2 rain days
Birmingham in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Birmingham in April?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Birmingham in April?+
Average high 54°F, average low 39°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Birmingham?+
Compared to March (avg high 49°F), April is warmer. Compared to May (avg high 60°F), April is cooler.
Does it rain often in Birmingham in April?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in April, on average.