Birkenhead

Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, England, United Kingdom

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Current Weather

15°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels Like: 14°

Min: 14°

Max: 16°

The next few hours will be drizzle, with today reaching 16°C and dropping to 14°C. The coming days will be mostly cloudy

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Daylight Hours

06:56

Sunrise

19:15

Sunset

12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Crescent

13:42

Moonrise

20:40

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

14°
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Thursday

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Friday

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UV Index

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Humidity

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Weather in Birkenhead today, September 16, 2026

Birkenhead looks damp on September 16, 2026, so plan for wet spells during the day. Early travel and outdoor time should assume rain can arrive quickly. Wetter spells lean into the morning, when rain odds reach about 100% near 03:00. Skies look heaviest around 05:00, with cover close to 90%.

The temperature range runs from about 14°C up to 16°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 65% and 88% and the peak around 07:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 13:00 near 5.2 km/h.

The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 94% by 12:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 13:00 keeps the feel grey. Expect visibility near 30.9 km, with poorer spells close to 22.9 km. Expect sunrise at 06:56, sunset at 19:15, and 12 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today overall.

The practical takeaway for Birkenhead on September 16, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 16°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Birkenhead

How warm does it get in Birkenhead?

The warmest month in Birkenhead is August, with average high temperatures of 19°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.

How cold does it get in Birkenhead?

The coldest month in Birkenhead is January, with average low temperatures of 4°C. The average temperature during this period is around 6°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Birkenhead?

The wettest month in Birkenhead is September, with an average of 132mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Birkenhead?

The driest month in Birkenhead is May, with an average of 63mm of precipitation.

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