Climate Insights for Liverpool
Liverpool City Region, England, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Liverpool is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,240 mm 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.The climate in Liverpool is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 48.8 in 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 40°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 40°F to 66°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 62°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Liverpool is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,240 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 132 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 63 mm. That's 69 mm 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 a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 5.2 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.5 in. That's 2.7 in 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 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
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.Liverpool is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 14mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
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 97 mm 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 best time to visit Liverpool is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 66°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.