Birmingham weather: City set to have with ‘mini heatwave’ due to higher temperatures

Birmingham is set to bask in warmer weather over the next few days despite a chilly start across the UK this week - with a “mini heatwave” on the way. According to the Met Office, temperatures in the city could peak as high as 18C with spells of sunshine throughout Wednesday (May 17), which are likely to continue until Monday (May 22).

The Met Office said conditions should become more settled with sunny spells across the country as the week goes on due to high pressure, which will bring a “slight uptick” in temperatures from midweek.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “Into the weekend, a high-pressure ridge is most likely to extend across the UK, resulting in a good amount of fine and dry weather for most. Into the next week, a continuation of these settled conditions is expected, with fine and dry weather for many.”

So, when will the mini heatwave hit and what will the weather look like for the next in Birmingham? Here’s the 5-day Met Office forecast.

5-day weather forecast for Birmingham

Tuesday (May 16)

Warm sunny spells this week but also some chilly nights. Overnight, it will be dry with clear periods but will turn chilly especially in the countryside, with perhaps a touch of grass frost in prone locations. Minimum temperature 4C.

Wednesday (May 17)

Another generally dry day with sunny spells and cloudier periods, but a few showers are possible, these mostly light. Feeling pleasantly warm in the sunshine and light winds. Maximum temperature 18C.

Outlook for Thursday (May 18) to Saturday (May 20)

Generally dry and settled with some sunshine. Isolated showers are possible, these mostly light, but locally heavy on Friday, with a maximum temperature of 17C. Chilly nights with patchy mist, but feeling warm in the sunshine. On Saturday, it will start off sunny but will turn cloudy by lunchtime. Maximum temperature of 18C.