When is the best time to go to Birkenhead

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Birkenhead, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Birkenhead weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Birkenhead are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Birkenhead January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 61mm 1.9hrs 9.5hrs 8°C

The weather in January in Birkenhead is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Birkenhead for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Birkenhead and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Birkenhead February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 44mm 2.7hrs 11.1hrs 7°C

February in Birkenhead is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Birkenhead.

February is in the winter in Birkenhead and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Birkenhead March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 52mm 3.7hrs 12.9hrs 7°C

The weather in March in Birkenhead is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Birkenhead.

March is in the spring in Birkenhead and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Birkenhead April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 48mm 5.3hrs 15.2hrs 8°C

Birkenhead's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Birkenhead, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Birkenhead and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Birkenhead May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 53mm 6.7hrs 17.3hrs 10°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Birkenhead and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Birkenhead, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Birkenhead and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Birkenhead June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 56mm 6.7hrs 9.5hrs 12°C

The weather in June in Birkenhead is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Birkenhead, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Birkenhead and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Birkenhead July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 53mm 6.1hrs 11.1hrs 14°C

July in Birkenhead is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Birkenhead, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Birkenhead and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Birkenhead August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 66mm 5.6hrs 12.9hrs 15°C

The weather in August in Birkenhead is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Birkenhead, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Birkenhead and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Birkenhead September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 70mm 4.5hrs 15.2hrs 15°C

Birkenhead's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Birkenhead, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Birkenhead and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Birkenhead October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 75mm 3.4hrs 17.3hrs 14°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Birkenhead and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Birkenhead.

October is in the fall / autumn in Birkenhead and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Birkenhead November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 76mm 2.3hrs 9.5hrs 12°C

The climate in Birkenhead during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Birkenhead for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Birkenhead and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Birkenhead December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 68mm 1.6hrs 11.1hrs 10°C

December in Birkenhead is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Birkenhead for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Birkenhead and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Birkenhead with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Birkenhead weather stats

Birkenhead weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19°C 66.2°F
Driest month: February 44mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6.7hrs
Coldest month: January 6.8°C 44.2°F
Wettest month: November 76mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 15.1°C 59.2°F
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