London vs Birmingham for Remote Work
London and Birmingham are the two largest cities in United Kingdom with complete remote-work profiles. London has about 9M residents; Birmingham has about 1.2M. London is the national capital.
The best remote-work month in London is typically July (18°C avg), compared with August (16°C avg) in Birmingham. London sees about 11 rainy days that month, while Birmingham sees about 11 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 2–22°C in London and 1–20°C in Birmingham.
London sits at 25 m, versus 149 m in Birmingham.
Side-by-side
London
United Kingdom
- Population
- 9M
- Elevation
- 25 m
- Best month
- July
- Best-month temperature
- 18°C
- Best-month range
- 13–22°C
- Best-month rain
- About 11 rainy days
- Year temperature range
- 2–22°C
- National capital
- Yes
Birmingham
United Kingdom
- Population
- 1.2M
- Elevation
- 149 m
- Best month
- August
- Best-month temperature
- 16°C
- Best-month range
- 12–20°C
- Best-month rain
- About 11 rainy days
- Year temperature range
- 1–20°C
- National capital
- No
| Metric | LondonUnited Kingdom | BirminghamUnited Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9M | 1.2M |
| Elevation | 25 m | 149 m |
| Best month | July | August |
| Best-month temperature | 18°C | 16°C |
| Best-month range | 13–22°C | 12–20°C |
| Best-month rain | About 11 rainy days | About 11 rainy days |
| Year temperature range | 2–22°C | 1–20°C |
| National capital | Yes | No |
FAQ
- Which is larger, London or Birmingham?
- London is the larger of the two complete profiles in United Kingdom, with about 9M residents compared with about 1.2M in Birmingham.
- How does the climate compare in London vs Birmingham?
- The best remote-work month is typically July in London (18°C avg) and August in Birmingham (16°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 11 rainy days in London versus about 11 rainy days in Birmingham.
Related pages
- London city guide
- Birmingham city guide
- More cities in United Kingdom
- All city guides
- English-Speaking Cities for Remote Work — English listed
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