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Liverpool Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching 4°C in February.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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 per average day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Liverpool

Tuesday
18 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
4°C
0 mm
Wednesday
19 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
6°C
0.5 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Rain
Rain
14°C
3.2 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.