Liverpool weather in August (Merseyside, United Kingdom)

Is Liverpool a good destination in August, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of August in Liverpool typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Liverpool in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 177 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Liverpool climate page with graphs.

 

Liverpool, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 177 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Liverpool, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Liverpool.

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