Merseyside Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Merseyside, the United Kingdom in January.

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Liverpool Southport Birkenhead Wallasey

Planning a journey to Merseyside, the United Kingdom this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Merseyside in January

Merseyside, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Merseyside generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Liverpool. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Merseyside, the United Kingdom. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Merseyside, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hale with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Southport with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Liverpool sees roughly 55 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Merseyside →

Best Places to Visit in Merseyside in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Merseyside.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Merseyside

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Merseyside, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Merseyside (January)

Precipitation variation in Merseyside (January)

Liverpool

In January Liverpool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
55 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Liverpool →

Southport

In January Southport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
57 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Southport →

Birkenhead

In January Birkenhead generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
55 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Birkenhead →

Wallasey

In January Wallasey generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
55 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wallasey →

Hale

In January Hale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
55 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hale →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Merseyside, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Merseyside in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Liverpool 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Southport 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Birkenhead 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Wallasey 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Hale 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Haydock 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Merseyside weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Merseyside, the United Kingdom in January?

January in Merseyside, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Liverpool, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Merseyside, the United Kingdom in January?

In Liverpool, the average daytime high in January is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Merseyside, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Liverpool averages just 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Merseyside, the United Kingdom.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Merseyside, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Merseyside, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Liverpool.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Liverpool. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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