Liverpool weather in May (Merseyside, United Kingdom)

How does the May weather in Liverpool compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Liverpool typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Liverpool in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 209 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Liverpool, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 209 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.