Weather in May in Merseyside
Planning a trip to Merseyside this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Merseyside in May?
Merseyside 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 and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Liverpool. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Merseyside in May, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Merseyside, 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 to moderate rainfall in Southport with 79 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Liverpool enjoys approximately 209 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Merseyside's conditions throughout the year, check out our Merseyside climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Merseyside's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Merseyside?
Liverpool
In May Liverpool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Southport
In May Southport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Birkenhead
In May Birkenhead generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Wallasey
In May Wallasey generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hale
In May Hale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 May the best time to visit Merseyside?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Merseyside 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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