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Liverpool Climate by Month

Liverpool's climate is very typical of the UK: changeable weather with a mix of rainy, sunny, and cloudy days. Summers are usually warm and sunny, while winters are wet and on the cool side. Really cold winter weather is not very common in Liverpool. The average temperature in summer is around 20°C, and in winter, it's around 7°C.

The best time to visit Liverpool is from May to September.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Liverpool can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a chilly 9°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 4°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Liverpool is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1095 mm. The wettest period in Liverpool occurs in December, which receives around 110 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Liverpool experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 75 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Liverpool, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.0 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Liverpool in the United Kingdom

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Liverpool?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Liverpool?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Liverpool?
    December tops the wettest month list with 110 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Liverpool?
    April is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Liverpool?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 209 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Liverpool

    Thu   Nov 21
    4°C | -2°C
    NW 22 km/h
    6.2 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    7°C | 2°C
    NW 22 km/h
    6.8 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    14°C | 1°C
    SE 43 km/h
    20 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain