Merseyside Weather Forecast
Merseyside weather: 54°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Merseyside?
Yes - rain is likely in Merseyside today.
A 75% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Thu and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,6 in against a typical 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Merseyside
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 54° | 75% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 57° | 8% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 56° | 2% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 58° | 22% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 60° | 39% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 63° | 86% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 57° | 76% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 55° | 74% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 59° | 67% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 56° | 76% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 52° | 62% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 52° | 51% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 55° | 43% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 58° | 53% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
What this means for Merseyside
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 4.7°F below the 68°F typical for this month.
A 75% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 55°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 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.
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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 54°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 4 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 9:30 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 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
