Merseyside Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Merseyside, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Merseyside

Merseyside in the United Kingdom sees its peak temperatures in July (20°C (68°F)) and its coolest in January (8°C (46°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Liverpool, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Merseyside, the months of July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 20°C (68°F).

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February and December.

Precipitation in Merseyside shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in December (109 mm (4.3 in)), while April tends to be drier (74 mm (2.9 in)).

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Merseyside by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Merseyside - and find the best time to visit. (based on Liverpool)

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Liverpool Southport Birkenhead Wallasey Hale Haydock
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Climate map of Merseyside

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Liverpool 9°C (48°F) 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 14°C (57°F) 1095 mm (43 in) 1,507 hours
Southport 9°C (48°F) 19°C (66°F) 4°C (39°F) 14°C (57°F) 1294 mm (51 in) 1,561 hours
Birkenhead 9°C (48°F) 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 14°C (57°F) 1088 mm (43 in) 1,507 hours
Wallasey 9°C (48°F) 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 14°C (57°F) 1123 mm (44 in) 1,507 hours
Hale 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 977 mm (38 in) 1,507 hours
Haydock 9°C (48°F) 21°C (70°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 1040 mm (41 in) 1,382 hours

Places in Merseyside, the United Kingdom

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