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Birkenhead weather in May

Long-run climate averages for Birkenhead, England in May, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

May at a glance

In May, Birkenhead averages 14°C by day and 8°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

May in Birkenhead averages a daytime high of 14°C and an overnight low of 8°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. Across the whole year Birkenhead sees roughly 847 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Birkenhead forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Birkenhead weather by month

what to expect in Birkenhead through the year, 1991-2020 averages

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
7°
3°
Cold
Feb
8°
3°
Cool
Mar
9°
4°
Cool
Apr
11°
5°
Cool
May
14°
8°
Cool
Jun
17°
11°
Mild
Jul
18°
14°
Mild
Aug
19°
14°
Mild
Sep
17°
12°
Mild
Oct
13°
9°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
10°
6°
Cool
Dec
7°
4°
Cold

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Birkenhead, scoring 93/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 87. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Birkenhead in May?
Birkenhead averages a daytime high of 14°C in May, with overnight lows around 8°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is May a good time to visit Birkenhead?
The most comfortable time to visit Birkenhead is usually June, July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Birkenhead in May?
The wettest month in Birkenhead is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 847 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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