County in England

Merseyside Travel Guide

Merseyside travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 66°F now🕔 12:32 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 1.4 million

Summary

Merseyside is a county in England. Merseyside is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 1.4 million.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Merseyside with overcast. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 59°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Merseyside is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 135 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is 6.1°F above the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Merseyside today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Merseyside

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 53°24′30.2″N 2°59′29.8″W (53.4084, -2.9916)

Weather in Merseyside right now

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66°F
Overcast · feels like 61°F
Humidity57%
Wind12 mph E
Gusts23 mph
UV index2.5 · Low
Cloud cover86%
Pressure1012 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 19 mi
Air quality31 · Good
Sunrise6:09 AM
Sunset8:18 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:32 PM, Aug 25 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 63° / 60°

Drizzle · 64% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 66° / 58°

Light showers · 79% rain · wind 10 mph

Quick facts about Merseyside

TypeCounty
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°24′30.2″N 2°59′29.8″W (53.4084, -2.9916)
Population1.420.000
Local time12:32 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Merseyside

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Merseyside.

Best time to visit Merseyside

Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Merseyside

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB135 miDublin
London Heathrow AirportLHR171 miLondon
London Gatwick AirportLGW196 miSussex

Cities in Merseyside

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Explore Merseyside

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Travel Guide for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Merseyside?

Merseyside is a county in England. Its coordinates are 53.4084, -2.9916. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Merseyside right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 57% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit Merseyside?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Merseyside, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Merseyside in?

Merseyside observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:32 PM.

How many people live in Merseyside?

Merseyside has a population of approximately 1.4 million.

What is the nearest airport to Merseyside?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 135 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 171 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 196 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Merseyside?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

What places are in Merseyside?

Merseyside covers 1 places in this atlas, including Liverpool.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 12:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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