Climate Insights for Liverpool

The climate in Liverpool is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1240mm of precipitation falls per year. Liverpool receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Liverpool is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Liverpool sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 19°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Liverpool is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1240mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 132mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 63mm. That's 69mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 11cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Liverpool is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 22km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Liverpool, which began on June 21, 2026. Liverpool is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Liverpool is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 97mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 19°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Liverpool based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.