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The climate of Liverpool is
oceanic, with quite cold winters and mild summers, and with frequent rains all year round.
The city is located in the west of England, on the Irish Sea Coast.
Winter is not very cold, but the sky is often cloudy, the humidity is high and there are periods when the wind blows moderate or strong. The rains are frequent.
Snow is rare due to the location on the west coast.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to around -5 °C (23 °F), but can sometimes drop to lower values. The temperature reached -13 °C (8.5 °F) in December 1981.
Summer, from June to August, is mild, wet and cloudy, with quite frequent rains.
However, hot periods cannot be ruled out, usually of short duration. The highest record is 36 °C (97 °F) and was set in July 2022.
Best Time
The best time to visit Liverpool is the summer, or more generally
from mid-May to mid-September: temperatures are generally good for outdoors activities, although it's better to bring an umbrella, and a sweatshirt or sweater for the evening or for cool days.
Liverpool - Climate data
In Liverpool, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Liverpool - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 3 | 8 | 5.3 | 37 | 46 | 41.5 |
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| February | 3 | 8 | 5.6 | 37 | 47 | 42 |
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| March | 4 | 10 | 7.2 | 39 | 50 | 44.9 |
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| April | 6 | 13 | 9.3 | 42 | 55 | 48.8 |
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| May | 8 | 16 | 12.3 | 47 | 61 | 54.1 |
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| June | 11 | 19 | 15 | 52 | 65 | 58.9 |
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| July | 13 | 20 | 16.8 | 56 | 69 | 62.3 |
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| August | 13 | 20 | 16.6 | 56 | 68 | 61.9 |
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| September | 11 | 18 | 14.3 | 52 | 64 | 57.8 |
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| October | 8 | 14 | 11.2 | 47 | 57 | 52.1 |
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| November | 6 | 10 | 8 | 42 | 51 | 46.4 |
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| December | 3 | 8 | 5.6 | 38 | 46 | 42.1 |
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| Year | 7.5 | 13.7 | 10.6 | 45.6 | 56.7 | 51 |
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In Liverpool,
precipitation amounts to 835 millimeters (32.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 55 mm (2.2 in) in the driest months (February, April, May) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
Liverpool - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 75 | 3 | 14 |
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| February | 55 | 2.2 | 11 |
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| March | 65 | 2.6 | 13 |
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| April | 55 | 2.2 | 10 |
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| May | 55 | 2.2 | 11 |
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| June | 65 | 2.6 | 11 |
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| July | 60 | 2.4 | 10 |
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| August | 70 | 2.8 | 11 |
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| September | 70 | 2.8 | 12 |
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| October | 95 | 3.7 | 15 |
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| November | 85 | 3.3 | 15 |
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| December | 90 | 3.5 | 14 |
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| Year | 835 | 32.9 | 145 |
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At Liverpool, the
sea temperature ranges from 7 °C (45 °F) in March to 15.5 °C (60 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Liverpool - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 8.5 | 47 | February | 7.5 | 45 | March | 7 | 45 | April | 8 | 46 | May | 10 | 50 | June | 12.5 | 54 | July | 14.5 | 58 | August | 15.5 | 60 | September | 14.5 | 58 | October | 13.5 | 56 | November | 11.5 | 53 | December | 10 | 50 | Year | 11.1 | 51.9 |
In Liverpool, there are on average around 1500
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Liverpool - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 2 | 55 | February | 2.5 | 70 | March | 3.5 | 105 | April | 5 | 155 | May | 6.5 | 205 | June | 6.5 | 190 | July | 6.5 | 195 | August | 5.5 | 175 | September | 4.5 | 135 | October | 3 | 95 | November | 2 | 65 | December | 1.5 | 45 | Year | 4.1 | 1500 |
Liverpool - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Liverpool is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.3 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 3 °C (37.4 °F) and a maximum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 16 °C (60.8 °F) in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
February, the weather in Liverpool is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 2.9 °C (37.3 °F) and a maximum of 8.2 °C (46.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in February 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (64.4 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
March, the weather in Liverpool is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.2 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.3 °F) and a maximum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in March 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
April, the weather in Liverpool is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in April 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
May, the weather in Liverpool is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.1 °C (61 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in May 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
June, the weather in Liverpool is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in June 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Liverpool is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in July 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
August, the weather in Liverpool is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) and a maximum of 20 °C (68 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
September, the weather in Liverpool is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in September 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in September 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
October, the weather in Liverpool is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) and a maximum of 14 °C (57.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
November, the weather in Liverpool is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.0 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42 °F) and a maximum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (64.4 °F) in November 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
December, the weather in Liverpool is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.6 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (38 °F) and a maximum of 7.9 °C (46.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.