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Birkenhead weather

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Heavy drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

Met Office, the European and the American model put Birkenhead's high today between 21° and 25°, a 4° split. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 19°, with a 85% chance of rain.

23°14°
19°15°
16°13°
16°14°
18°12°
17°15°
Todaysplit ±4°Tomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaymodels agreeFridaymodels agree
Met OfficeUKMO model
19°
Partly cloudy
Feels 20° · Wind 7 mph · Humidity 80%
EuropeanECMWF
17°
Light drizzle
Feels 17° · Wind 8 mph · Humidity 93%
AmericanNOAA GFS
17°
Overcast
Feels 17° · Wind 8 mph · Humidity 88%

Latest for Birkenhead: Met Office (UKMO model): 19° Partly cloudy · European (ECMWF): 17° Light drizzle · American (NOAA GFS): 17° Overcast.

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Met Office, European, American side by side around Birkenhead and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Heavy drizzle
23° 14°
±4°
Tomorrow
Drizzle
19° 15°
models agree
Tue
Light rain
16° 13°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
16° 14°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
18° 12°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
17° 15°
models agree
Sat
Drizzle
18° 12°
±5°
Sun
Drizzle
19° 15°
±4°
Mon
Drizzle
20° 14°
±5°
Tue
Light rain
17° 14°
models agree
Wed
Drizzle
17° 12°
±5°
Thu
Drizzle
18° 11°
±7°
Fri
Drizzle
15° 12°
models agree
Sat
Light rain
16° 11°
±4°

Birkenhead, England. Below we compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Birkenhead right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Birkenhead's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Birkenhead weather by month

what to expect in Birkenhead through the year

Here is Birkenhead'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 Birkenhead by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
16°
10°
Mild
Jun
18°
12°
Mild
Jul
18°
14°
Mild
Wettest
Aug
19°
14°
Mild
Sep
18°
13°
Mild
Oct
14°
10°
Cool
Nov
10°
Cool
Dec
Cool

What Birkenhead's weather is like through the year

Birkenhead runs from warm summers, with August highs near 19°C, to cool winters, when January lows sit around 4°C (a swing of about 15°C across the year). July is usually the wettest month, and Birkenhead sees roughly 1345 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Birkenhead

The most comfortable time to visit Birkenhead is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Birkenhead?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
90
/100rank #1
85±0.8°C98±0.7 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
89
/100rank #2
91±0.5°C96±1.4 mph8290% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
Met Office logo
Met Office
80
/100rank #3
83±1.0°C96±1.2 mph6581% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1880 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Birkenhead, scoring 90/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 89. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±4°21° to 25°±2%88% to 90% chance
Tomorrow±2°18° to 20°±33%52% to 85% chance
Tue±1°16° to 16°±19%77% to 96% chance
Wed±1°16° to 16°±3%70% to 73% chance
Thu±1°18° to 19°±2%49% to 51% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Birkenhead

today, local time
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:50
Daylight
13h 20m

Common questions

What's the weather in Birkenhead today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Birkenhead today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Birkenhead today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Birkenhead and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Birkenhead?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Birkenhead (CheckWeather Score 90/100), ahead of the American at 89. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Birkenhead?
August is typically the warmest month in Birkenhead, with average highs around 19°C.
How cold does Birkenhead get?
The coldest month in Birkenhead is January, when overnight lows average about 4°C.
How much rain does Birkenhead get?
Birkenhead sees roughly 1345 mm of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Birkenhead?
The most comfortable time to visit Birkenhead is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Birkenhead?
Rarely - Birkenhead very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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