Merseyside weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Merseyside in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Merseyside in December?
Merseyside is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Merseyside generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Liverpool.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hale with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Southport with 140 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Liverpool receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine in Liverpool. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Merseyside, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Merseyside's yearly weather, check out our Merseyside climate page.
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Average weather in Liverpool
In December Liverpool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Southport
In December Southport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Birkenhead
In December Birkenhead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Wallasey
In December Wallasey generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hale
In December Hale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Merseyside, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Merseyside?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Merseyside due to the typically poor weather in Liverpool.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Liverpool. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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