Montgomery and Birmingham FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Montgomery and Birmingham.

When is the best time to visit Montgomery and Birmingham?

Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama can be visited year round thanks to a temperate climate characterised by hot summers and mild winters, and a multitude of things to see indoors. The months of March to May and October to November are the best months to go with pleasant temperatures from 18°C to 27°C. Summers hover around the low 30s and thunderstorms are a frequent occurrence thanks to the humid weather. December to February are moderate with temperatures ranging from single digits to the low teens.

What is the time difference between the UK and Montgomery and Birmingham?

GMT – 5 hours

What places combine well with Montgomery and Birmingham?

No visit to the state of Alabama is complete without stops in Muscle Shoals – the home of some of the world’s most famous recording studios – and Orange Beach, the heart of Alabama’s pristine Gulf Coast shores. For more history, take a drive south to Mobile – this colourful coastal city has plenty to offer for those looking to learn more about the past.

What are the main cultural events in Montgomery and Birmingham?

April – To Kill a Mockingbird at the Old Courthouse in Monroeville
October – Barber Vintage Motorsports Festival