Merseyside Weather in May

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

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Liverpool Southport Birkenhead Wallasey

Planning a trip to Merseyside, the United Kingdom this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Merseyside in May

Merseyside, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Merseyside generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Liverpool.

For a closer look at conditions across Merseyside, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint Helens with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Southport with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Liverpool sees around 209 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Merseyside, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Merseyside (May)

Precipitation variation in Merseyside (May)

Liverpool

In May Liverpool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
209 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Liverpool →

Southport

In May Southport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
217 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Southport →

Birkenhead

In May Birkenhead generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
209 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Birkenhead →

Wallasey

In May Wallasey generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
209 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Wallasey →

Hale

In May Hale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
209 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Hale →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Liverpool 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Southport 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Birkenhead 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Wallasey 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Hale 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Haydock 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Merseyside weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Merseyside, the United Kingdom in May. The popular destination of Liverpool averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

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

In Liverpool, the average daytime high in May is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Merseyside, the United Kingdom during May, with Liverpool averaging close to 75 mm (3 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Merseyside, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Liverpool. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Liverpool. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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