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The best time to visit Birkdale

Month-by-month climate averages for Birkdale, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Birkdale is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Birkdale is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 7°C), with roughly 1430 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Birkdale forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Birkdale weather by month

what to expect in Birkdale through the year

Here is Birkdale's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Birkdale by season.

Jan
23°
17°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
16°
Warm
Mar
21°
13°
Mild
Apr
20°
14°
Mild
May
17°
11°
Mild
Jun
15°
10°
Mild
Jul
14°
Cool
Aug
15°
Mild
Sep
16°
10°
Mild
Oct
18°
11°
Mild
Nov
19°
12°
Mild
Dec
22°
15°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Birkdale?
The most comfortable time to visit Birkdale is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Birkdale?
January is the warmest month in Birkdale, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Birkdale?
August is the coldest month in Birkdale, with lows around 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Birkdale?
The wettest month in Birkdale is usually January, out of roughly 1430 mm of precipitation across the year.

Birkdale month by month