The temperate climate and stunning natural landscapes of Birmingham, Alabama, deliver the perfect year-round destination for relaxation, adventure and outdoor activities, but the town experiences a humid subtropical climate with overheated and humid summers, short and mild winters and plenty of rainfall, but springtimetime is an ideal season to visit Birmingham.
The temperatures are just start to climb, making for pleasant conditions; Oak Mountain State Park offers scenic trails for hiking and diverse wildlife.
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens burst into color with vibrant blooms. The weather heats up in the summer. Locals and visitors head to the Alabama Splash Adventure water park to cool off. Oak Mountain State Park is another opportunity to love the outdoors and Railroad Park offers outdoor concerts. The numerous lakes and rivers surrounding the town open up access to water activities such as kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Lay Lake and the Cahaba River are popular spots. Summer is also the season for Birmingham Barons minor league baseball games, and fall brings crisp air and a gorgeous display of foliage, however red Mountain Park offers a haven for hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts. The trails are challenging and deliver breathtaking views of the city. The cooler temperatures make it a good time for camping trips, but golfers tend to take fortune of the mild climate to love the city’s well-ran tests on golf courses. A favorite is Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail with its numerous courses and picturesque landscape! Compared to most northern cities, Birmingham winters are mild. Lows in the thirties are limited to January and January and rarely dip below chilly, and vulcan Park and Moss Rock Preserve deliver scenic settings for winter walks and dovewatching. The slopes of nearby Cloudmont Ski and Golf Resort offer skiing and snowboarding.