The Open 2023: The weather forecast for Royal Liverpool

The Open 2023 weather forecast.

The first two rounds at the 151st Open draw to a close with the weather holding off so far, will it be the same going into the weekend.

The Open Championship’s return to Hoylake had so far enjoyed its fair share of rain and lesser wind conditions on Monday and Tuesday.

The practice day on Wednesday has been a dream, the afternoon has been full of prolonged periods of sunshine with a 17mph breeze just keeping the golfers awake to the danger of Hoylake. If only the rest of the week was so hopeful!

Thursday and Friday have been somewhat of a delight with prolonged periods of sunshine and little to no rain. The wind has been challenging for the players with gusts up to 20mph making for some fun scores on the closing stretch.

As we look forward to the weekend it’s not going to be one for the spectators with 5mm+ rain expected throughout Saturday and Sunday with more gusts up to 20mph on the horizon making for a fun yet unpredictable weekend.

The weather always plays a big part in deciding who will win The Open, and most Open courses rely heavily on the weather to create their biggest defense, especially against the modern game’s big hitters.

Players often talk about getting the right or wrong side of the draw, and this year’s edition of golf’s oldest and most prestigious championship could well create such a situation with the unpredictable forecast on the horizon.

The 151st Open Championship Weather Forecast

Thursday, July 20th

Mostly sunny with a small chance of the odd light shower at first. Then into the afternoon dry with prolonged
sunshine from midday. Becoming rather cloudy by dawn into Friday with a small chance of a light shower.

Temperature: High: 16°C (61°F). Low: 14°C (57°F).
Rain: 0-0.5 mm.
Winds: W to NW 6-9mph gust 10-13mph, increasing by afternoon to NW 12-15mph gust 18-22mph. Easing to NW 8-12mph gust 15-18mph in the evening.

Friday, July 21st

Sunny spells with a small chance of light showers. Dry with prolonged sunshine by midday.

Temperature: High: 16°C (61°F). Low: 14°C (57°F).
Rain: 0-1mm.
Winds: W to NW 10-15mph gust 15-20mph.

Saturday, July 22nd

Cloudy skies with outbreaks of light to moderate rain. Chance of drier spells at times throughout the day.

Temperature: High: 18°C (64°F ). Low: 15°C (59°F).
Rain: 2-5 mm, 30% 5-10 mm.
Winds: S to SW 10-13mph gust 14-18mph, increasing SW 14-18mph gust
20-25mph.

Sunday, July 23rd

Low confidence on details. Chance of outbreaks of light to moderate rain continuing into
Sunday. The chance that the rain may be prolonged for a time, and again, heavier bursts can’t be ruled out –
particularly into the afternoon and evening.

Temperature: High: 18°C (64°F). Low: 14°C (57°F).
Rain: Rain: 2-5 mm, 20% 10-15 mm.
Winds: W to SW 7-10mph gust 11-14mph becoming W to NW 9-12mph
with gusts 13-16mph by the afternoon. There still remains considerable uncertainty for Sunday for rainfall
and winds. Small chance of slightly stronger N or NW winds during the afternoon.

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