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Weather in December in Merseyside

Are you planning a trip a 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.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Liverpool.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Merseyside in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Merseyside on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Merseyside?

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.

Liverpool
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
66 hours 
105 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
4°C 
48 hours 
110 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
87 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Liverpool

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.

Southport
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
62 hours 
137 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
5°C 
49 hours 
140 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
57 hours 
109 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Southport

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.

Wallasey
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
66 hours 
111 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
4°C 
48 hours 
115 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
90 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Wallasey

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.

Birkenhead
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
66 hours 
104 mm 
19 days 
poor 
December December
9°C 
4°C 
48 hours 
109 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
86 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Birkenhead

Saint Helens

In December Saint Helens 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.

Saint Helens
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
11°C 
6°C 
65 hours 
94 mm 
18 days 
unpleasant 
December December
9°C 
3°C 
53 hours 
99 mm 
18 days 
poor 
January   >> January
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
45 hours 
82 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Saint Helens

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.

Interested in more climate information?

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