Weather in Birkdale

14-day forecast · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 6:06 pm (GMT+10)

Now · overcast 70 °F

Feels like: 71 °F
Low / high: 60 / 80 °F
Rain: 7% · 0.01 in
Wind: 6 mph ENE

↗ 30.18 inHg · rising UV 11 · extreme

Today in Birkdale: light drizzle, 60 °F to 80 °F, with a 7% chance of rain (0.01 in) and a light breeze from the east-northeast (6 mph). Tomorrow, overcast, 62 °F to 77 °F and a 44% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Wednesday 4, at 88 °F.

Measured now at the airport

Brisbane (YBBN), 8.3 mi away · 36 min ago

Visibility6.2 mi or more

WeatherNothing to note

Temperature72 °F

Wind10 mph from the east

It's what the airport's weather station measured, not a forecast: on the coast, wind and fog can be different. Airports report every 30 or 60 minutes.

Airport METAR report, via NOAA's Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Sources and licenses

Temperatures for the next 14 days

80° 60°
Today
77° 62°
Fri 30
76° 60°
Sat 31
83° 62°
Sun 1
87° 66°
Mon 2
83° 68°
Tue 3
88° 66°
Wed 4
90° 65°
Thu 5
80° 65°
Fri 6
85° 67°
Sat 7
77° 65°
Sun 8
72° 62°
Mon 9
75° 58°
Tue 10
74° 60°
Wed 11

Day by day

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Max wind	Max wave	High tides	Model
Today · 29	Light drizzle	60 / 80 °F	7% · 0.01 in	9 mph SW	1.1 ft	11:39 am · 11:43 pm	ECMWF
Fri 30	Overcast	62 / 77 °F	44%	8 mph E	1.2 ft	12:31 pm	ECMWF
Sat 31	Partly cloudy	60 / 76 °F	20%	8 mph NNE	1.5 ft	12:36 am · 1:28 pm	ECMWF
Sun 1	Light drizzle	62 / 83 °F	66% · 0.10 in	8 mph N	2.2 ft	1:40 am · 2:33 pm	ECMWF
Mon 2	Light drizzle	66 / 87 °F	65% · 0.02 in	7 mph NNE	2.0 ft	3:01 am · 3:42 pm	ECMWF
Tue 3	Drizzle	68 / 83 °F	61% · 0.13 in	9 mph N	1.9 ft	4:33 am · 4:50 pm	ECMWF
Wed 4	Drizzle	66 / 88 °F	61% · 0.11 in	6 mph WNW	2.6 ft	5:42 am · 5:48 pm	ECMWF
Thu 5	Clear sky	65 / 90 °F	33%	9 mph WSW	2.4 ft	6:36 am · 6:39 pm	ECMWF
Fri 6	Overcast	65 / 80 °F	22%	8 mph ENE	1.4 ft	7:21 am · 7:23 pm	ECMWF
Sat 7	Light drizzle	67 / 85 °F	47% · 0.02 in	7 mph NNE	1.0 ft	8:02 am · 8:04 pm	ECMWF
Sun 8	Drizzle	65 / 77 °F	41% · 0.38 in	13 mph SE	1.3 ft	8:41 am · 8:42 pm	ECMWF
Mon 9	Overcast	62 / 72 °F	43%	10 mph SE	1.1 ft	9:19 am · 9:18 pm	ECMWF
Tue 10	Overcast	58 / 75 °F	37%	9 mph ESE	0.8 ft	9:55 am · 9:53 pm	ECMWF
Wed 11	Light drizzle	60 / 74 °F	33% · 0.07 in	9 mph ENE	0.9 ft	10:31 am · 10:28 pm	ECMWF

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.

Today, every 3 hours

Time	12:00 am	3:00 am	6:00 am	9:00 am	12:00 pm	3:00 pm	6:00 pm	9:00 pm
Sky	Clear	Clear	Clear sky	Clear sky	Clear sky	Light drizzle	Overcast	Partly cloudy
Temperature	63°	60°	62°	72°	80°	75°	70°	68°
Chance of rain	5%	0%	0%	0%	0%	4%	6%	5%
Rain	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in
Wind (mph)	9 W	8 WSW	5 WSW	4 S	1 SE	6 ENE	6 ENE	3 NE
Humidity	73%	78%	81%	63%	40%	54%	71%	79%
UV	0	0	0	7	10	3	0	0
Model	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF	ECMWF

Do the models agree?

Medium confidence

They broadly agree, but not quite on wind today: take it with some caution.

What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.

HighRainWind

Do the models agree? · High
High (°F)	Today	Fri 30	Sat 31	Sun 1	Mon 2	Tue 3	Wed 4
ECMWF	80°	77°	76°	83°	87°	83°	88°
AIFS	77°	75°	75°	78°	80°	76°	89°
GFS	80°	76°	76°	79°	84°	71°	89°
ICON	79°	76°	76°	83°	83°	83°	87°
Confidence	high	high	high	high	medium	low	high

Do the models agree? · Rain
Rain	Today	Fri 30	Sat 31	Sun 1	Mon 2	Tue 3	Wed 4
ECMWF	0.01 in	0	0	0.10 in	0.02 in	0.13 in	0.11 in
AIFS	0	0	0.05 in	0.31 in	0.02 in	0.48 in	0.06 in
GFS	0	0	0	0.06 in	0	0.72 in	0.23 in
ICON	0	0	0	0	0.05 in	0.56 in	0
Confidence	high	high	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium

Do the models agree? · Wind
Wind (mph)	Today	Fri 30	Sat 31	Sun 1	Mon 2	Tue 3	Wed 4
ECMWF	923	819	818	820	724	923	622
AIFS	11	9	7	6	9	7	9
GFS	1413	1013	1020	1525	1217	1730	1324
ICON	718	718	717	923	719	1136	1331
Confidence	medium	high	high	medium	high	medium	medium

Chance of rain from the ensemble models

Model	Today	Fri 30	Sat 31	Sun 1	Mon 2	Tue 3	Wed 4
ECMWF (51 scenarios)	7%	44%	20%	66%	65%	61%	61%
GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios)	2%	3%	13%	53%	53%	65%	31%

Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.

Outlook

How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.

The next few weeks look normal for the time of year.

Next 6 weeks

When	TemperatureTemp.	Rain	Typical high / low
Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8	A bit above +1.4 °F	Normal	—
Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15	Normal −0.5 °F	Normal	—
Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22	Normal +0.5 °F	Normal	82° / 67°
Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29	Normal +0.4 °F	A bit above +25%	83° / 68°
Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6	Normal +0.5 °F	Normal	84° / 69°

Coming months

When	TemperatureTemp.	Rain
November	A bit above +1.1 °F	Normal
December	A bit above +2.0 °F	Normal
January	A bit above +2.0 °F	Normal
February	A bit above +2.3 °F	Normal
March	A bit above +2.2 °F	A bit below −28%

Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give. The long-range sea temperature isn't usable at this spot (the model's grid cell falls on land).

Birkdale climate by monthClimate by month

Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)

The best time to visit Birkdale is from August to September: highs of 72 °F to 76 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.

Tropical cyclones rarely pass near Birkdale: 2 within 93 mi in the last 30 years (1996–2025), most recently Alfred, in March 2025.

85° 69°

JanJ
85° 69°

FebF
83° 67°

MarM
80° 61°

AprA
75° 55°

MayM
71° 51°

JunJ
70° 48°

JulJ
72° 47°

AugA
76° 53°

SepS
78° 59°

OctO
81° 64°

NovN
83° 67°

DecD

Highs and lows
Monthly rainfall
Best time

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy daysDays	Sun (h/day)	Water	Waves
JanuaryJan	85°	69°	6.26 in	11	7.9	79°	4.0 ft
FebruaryFeb	85°	69°	7.08 in	12	7.0	80°	4.6 ft
MarchMar	83°	67°	5.26 in	13	6.8	78°	4.3 ft
AprilApr	80°	61°	3.15 in	10	6.5	76°	4.1 ft
MayMay	75°	55°	3.58 in	9	6.3	73°	3.8 ft
JuneJun	71°	51°	3.46 in	8	6.2	70°	4.2 ft
JulyJul	70°	48°	1.65 in	5	7.1	68°	3.5 ft
AugustAug	72°	47°	1.63 in	4	7.9	68°	3.3 ft
SeptemberSep	76°	53°	1.42 in	5	8.6	69°	3.5 ft
OctoberOct	78°	59°	3.43 in	7	7.9	72°	3.6 ft
NovemberNov	81°	64°	3.62 in	9	8.5	74°	3.5 ft
DecemberDec	83°	67°	5.80 in	11	8.2	77°	3.9 ft

Month	Water	Waves
Jan	79°	4.0 ft
Feb	80°	4.6 ft
Mar	78°	4.3 ft
Apr	76°	4.1 ft
May	73°	3.8 ft
Jun	70°	4.2 ft
Jul	68°	3.5 ft
Aug	68°	3.3 ft
Sep	69°	3.5 ft
Oct	72°	3.6 ft
Nov	74°	3.5 ft
Dec	77°	3.9 ft

Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.

A normal year brings 46.33 in of rain on about 102 days and about 2,700 hours of sunshine.

1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses

Temperature

Now70 °Ffeels like 71 °F

Tomorrow62 / 77 °F

It's 70 °F now (feels like 71 °F). Today, 60 °F to 80 °F; tomorrow, 62 °F to 77 °F.

Chance of rain

Today 7% 0.01 in
Fri 30 44%
Sat 31 20%
Sun 1 66% 0.10 in
Mon 2 65% 0.02 in
Tue 3 61% 0.13 in
Wed 4 61% 0.11 in

Today the chance of rain reaches 7%, with 0.01 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Friday 30: 44% and 0.00 in.

Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.01 in; last 3 days, 0.58 in; last 7 days, 3.63 in.

Humidity and dew point

Humidity71%

Dew point60 °F

Humidity is 71% now and the dew point is 60 °F.

The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.

Visibility and fog

Now15 migood

Clouds97%

Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.

The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.

UV index

Now0

Today's peak11extreme

Fri 30: 9 · Sat 31: 8 · Sun 1: 11

Index	Level	What to do
0–2	low	No special protection needed.
3–5	moderate	Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday.
6–7	high	Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm.
8–10	very high	Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it.
11+	extreme	Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy.

Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.

Barometric pressure

↗ Rising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
→ Steady Anglers expect normal activity
↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

30.0030.1030.2030.30 30.06

Rising now (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.11 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Air and pollen

Air qualityFair · 34

Saharan dustNo

Previous days

The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Max wind
Wed 28	Light drizzle	64 / 83 °F	0.04 in	12 mph WSW
Tue 27	Light showers	70 / 82 °F	0.53 in	6 mph SSE
Mon 26	Drizzle	68 / 88 °F	0.22 in	8 mph NW
Sun 25	Rain	67 / 77 °F	0.99 in	9 mph NNE
Sat 24	Light rain	65 / 78 °F	0.72 in	8 mph NE
Fri 23	Light showers	64 / 76 °F	0.96 in	10 mph NE
Thu 22	Rain	65 / 69 °F	1.64 in	12 mph ENE

Show all 30 days

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Max wind
Wed 21	Showers	62 / 75 °F	0.97 in	9 mph NE
Tue 20	Drizzle	61 / 75 °F	0.25 in	5 mph ESE
Mon 19	Light rain	60 / 65 °F	0.55 in	8 mph SE
Sun 18	Light drizzle	60 / 73 °F	0.05 in	10 mph ESE
Sat 17	Light drizzle	59 / 70 °F	0.04 in	10 mph SE
Fri 16	Drizzle	59 / 69 °F	0.19 in	7 mph SE
Thu 15	Light drizzle	62 / 71 °F	0.04 in	11 mph SE
Wed 14	Heavy drizzle	65 / 76 °F	0.19 in	13 mph SE
Tue 13	Light drizzle	68 / 83 °F	0.06 in	7 mph NNW
Mon 12	Light drizzle	68 / 87 °F	0.04 in	11 mph NNE
Sun 11	Light drizzle	63 / 86 °F	0.04 in	10 mph N
Sat 10	Drizzle	61 / 84 °F	0.08 in	8 mph N
Fri 9	Overcast	64 / 80 °F	0	10 mph NNE
Thu 8	Light drizzle	63 / 72 °F	0.04 in	6 mph E
Wed 7	Drizzle	64 / 79 °F	0.17 in	13 mph SSE
Tue 6	Light drizzle	65 / 81 °F	0.06 in	7 mph N
Mon 5	Light drizzle	64 / 84 °F	0.01 in	9 mph NNE
Sun 4	Overcast	60 / 80 °F	0	9 mph NNE
Sat 3	Overcast	55 / 78 °F	0	7 mph NNE
Fri 2	Mainly clear	53 / 76 °F	0	8 mph NNE
Thu 1	Partly cloudy	53 / 74 °F	0	7 mph NE
Wed 30	Overcast	53 / 73 °F	0	7 mph E
Tue 29	Light drizzle	58 / 72 °F	0.04 in	10 mph SE

These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.

Questions about the weather in BirkdaleQuestions

What's the weather like today in Birkdale?

Light drizzle, from 60 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (6 mph) and a 7% chance of rain.

Will it rain tomorrow in Birkdale?

On Friday 30 the chance of rain is 44% (0.00 in): overcast.

How warm will it be this week?

Between a low of 60 °F and a high of 88 °F; the warmest day, Wednesday 4.

What's the UV index today?

It reaches 11 (extreme). Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy.

Is the pressure rising or falling?

It's 30.18 inHg and rising: +0.15 inHg over the last 24 hours.

When is the best time to visit Birkdale?

The best time to visit Birkdale is from August to September: highs of 72 °F to 76 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.

What is the weather like in Birkdale in October?

In October, Birkdale normally sees highs of 78 °F and lows of 59 °F, with about 7 rainy days (3.43 in for the month) and 8 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 72 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.

What are the warmest and wettest months in Birkdale?

The warmest is January, with average highs of 85 °F, and the coldest August, with lows of 47 °F. The wettest is February (7.08 in) and the driest, September.

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Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 13 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:06 pm (local time).

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