Merseyside Weather Forecast
Merseyside weather: 73°F, showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Merseyside weather in October
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Climate in Merseyside month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 36° | 4,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 40° | 3,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 43° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 64° | 50° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 66° | 55° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 58° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 57° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 53° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 58° | 49° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 42° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 42° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Merseyside compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Merseyside.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 31 mi | 52°F | about the same | 48 in |
| Greater Manchester | 31 mi | 52°F | about the same | 48 in |
| Lancashire | 32 mi | 50°F | 34°F cooler | 59 in |
| Snowdonia National Park | 53 mi | 50°F | 34°F cooler | 85 in |
| Gwynedd | 53 mi | 50°F | 34°F cooler | 85 in |
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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 73°F (23°C) with showers. Humidity is 74% and wind is 11 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 8:36 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 8:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
