Every Birthday Month Ranked by Chaos, Cake, and Weather: The Pros & Cons of Being Born All Year Round - Buttermint Cream Co.

Every Birthday Month Ranked by Chaos, Cake, and Weather: The Pros & Cons of Being Born All Year Round

Not all birthdays are created equal. Some come with pool parties. Others come with snowstorms. Some mean your kid's party is the fifth one in two weeks. Others mean they get cupcakes in a classroom that’s already half-empty for summer break.

So let’s break it down—month by month—the glorious perks and the tragic pitfalls of every possible birthday slot on the calendar.

January

Pros:

  • First to turn a new age—instant seniority in class

  • Everyone’s still riding that post-holiday sugar high

  • Great excuse to reuse leftover decorations

Cons:

  • No one wants to go out. It’s cold, everyone’s broke, and emotionally hungover

  • Competing with New Year’s resolutions (sorry, cake, people are doing Whole30)

February

Pros:

  • You might get a Valentine's-themed party

  • Leap year birthdays = instant conversation starter

  • Short month = quicker present-to-birthday ratio

Cons:

  • Always overshadowed by Valentine’s Day

  • Weather: still trash

  • Anyone with a significant other may bail for dinner reservations

March

Pros:

  • Spring themes start to pop (flowers, rainbows, baby animals)

  • St. Patrick’s Day = green cake and glitter excuses

  • Teachers are almost in a good mood again

Cons:

  • It’s still kind of ugly outside

  • Allergy season creeping in like an uninvited clown

  • “It might snow or it might be 70” party-planning chaos

April

Pros:

  • Peak pastel season

  • Backyard parties start making a comeback

  • “April babies are sweet” energy is real

Cons:

  • The weather is a gamble

  • Everyone’s distracted by spring break

  • Easter might steal your party guests (and all the candy)

May

Pros:

  • Great weather (in theory)

  • Not too hot, not too cold

  • School’s still in session = cupcakes in class!

Cons:

  • You’re sharing the spotlight with Mother’s Day

  • End-of-year events and burnout are starting

  • “Let’s just combine it with the graduation party” = no thanks

June

Pros:

  • School’s out = more time to celebrate

  • Pool parties, popsicles, sunshine—birthday dreams

  • Vacation mode is ON

Cons:

  • Half your friends are already on vacation

  • Birthday parties are suddenly... weekday brunches?

  • Teachers forget your name by September

July

Pros:

  • Fireworks for your birthday (sort of)

  • BBQs, beach days, water balloons—pure chaos and joy

  • Endless outdoor party themes

Cons:

  • It’s hot. Like cake-melting hot

  • Competing with 4th of July for attention (and sparklers)

  • People forget your birthday because it’s "somewhere in the middle of summer"

August

Pros:

  • You’re the final boss of summer birthdays

  • Back-to-school supplies = built-in party favors

  • Stores are fully stocked with party stuff

Cons:

  • "Oh, your party will be AFTER school starts" lies

  • Everyone's broke from summer trips

  • You’re technically older than everyone else in class (which is cool until it’s not)

September

Pros:

  • First birthday after summer = everyone’s hyped

  • Pumpkin spice season begins (if that’s your thing)

  • Teachers still have energy to remember your name

Cons:

  • Competing with Labor Day barbecues

  • Homework starts kicking in

  • “School just started” stress kills RSVP enthusiasm

October

Pros:

  • Best party themes hands down: costumes, pumpkins, candy

  • Cooler weather = indoor parties without sweat

  • Cake shaped like a haunted house? Yes please

Cons:

  • People assume every party is a Halloween party

  • Your birthday is constantly in orange and black

  • Competing with school trunk-or-treat chaos

November

Pros:

  • Cozy birthday energy (cider, blankets, pie AND cake)

  • You might get birthday leftovers and Thanksgiving leftovers

  • People are generally in a good mood (unless they work retail)

Cons:

  • Everyone’s traveling or hosting

  • Party guests arrive bloated and sleepy

  • “Oh, we’ll combine it with Thanksgiving” is code for “you get one gift, kiddo”

December

Pros:

  • Lights, sparkle, holiday hype = ultimate birthday backdrop

  • Dual presents (if your relatives are honest)

  • You get to say “I was born in the most magical month”

Cons:

  • You only get one party outfit (it’s already your holiday dress)

  • “This is your birthday and Christmas present” trauma

  • No one can remember which day your birthday actually is

Final Thoughts:

Every birthday month has its glory and its grief. Whether you're the snowstorm survivor of January, the pumpkin queen of October, or a July firecracker baby, your month makes you unique.

And as long as there’s cake (and maybe a party hat), your birthday is the best birthday on the calendar.

Even if it’s two days after tax day.

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