Monthly climate guide
Liverpool weather in May
With highs near 14°C (58°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), May feels cool in Liverpool. Rainfall averages about 59 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- In Liverpool, May is late spring.
- Just 60 km apart, but Liverpool runs about 2°C warmer than Llandudno this month.
Avg high
14°C
58°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
59 mm
some rain
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
71%
cloud · often cloudy
Liverpool weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 3°C / 38°F | 88 mm | 91% | 84% |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 80 mm | 90% | 82% |
| March | 9°C / 47°F | 3°C / 38°F | 70 mm | 88% | 77% |
| April | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 52 mm | 84% | 73% |
| May | 14°C / 58°F | 8°C / 46°F | 59 mm | 82% | 71% |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 11°C / 51°F | 88 mm | 83% | 75% |
| July | 19°C / 65°F | 13°C / 55°F | 81 mm | 83% | 73% |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 13°C / 55°F | 94 mm | 84% | 78% |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 11°C / 52°F | 81 mm | 85% | 76% |
| October | 14°C / 56°F | 9°C / 48°F | 96 mm | 88% | 79% |
| November | 10°C / 50°F | 6°C / 43°F | 98 mm | 91% | 80% |
| December | 8°C / 47°F | 5°C / 40°F | 116 mm | 91% | 85% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Liverpool?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Liverpool →Other United Kingdom cities in May
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Liverpool in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Liverpool?
May is a reasonable time for Liverpool: highs around 14°C and about 59 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Liverpool in May?
Average highs are about 14°C (58°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Liverpool in May?
Liverpool typically gets around 59 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Liverpool (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.