Birkenhead Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Birkenhead can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to around 4°C (39°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Birkenhead is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1088 mm (43 in). Year-round, Birkenhead has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 109 mm (4.3 in), and the driest month, March, with 74 mm (2.9 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Birkenhead Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Birkenhead. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year