Liverpool weather in May (Merseyside, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Liverpool in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Liverpool typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Liverpool in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

With around 209 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Liverpool climate page with graphs.

 

Liverpool, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 209 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Liverpool in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Liverpool.

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