Birkenhead Weather in May

What's the weather like in Birkenhead (England) in May 2024?

The climate in Birkenhead during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

Birkenhead weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Nightly temperature 7.3°C 45.1°F
Average temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 10.1°C 50.1°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

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.

May temperatures in Birkenhead

Birkenhead average temperature in May

May rainfall

Birkenhead average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Birkenhead average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Birkenhead in May 2024.

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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
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