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Liverpool in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Liverpool in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Liverpool, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Liverpool in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
If you plan to visit Liverpool in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +66°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 20 rainy days in the month and around 83 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
83 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Liverpool has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Liverpool in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Liverpool for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +63°F.

Is Liverpool warm or cold in August?

Liverpool is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Liverpool, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Liverpool in August

Water in Liverpool in August is Fresh. It varies from +61°F to +64°F, with an average of +62°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +66°F.

The water temperature in August is one of the warmest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Liverpool are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +62°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +45°F.

Can you swim in Liverpool in August?

Water temperature (+62°F) in Liverpool in August might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Liverpool in August

Liverpool weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+68°F+66°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+43°F+34°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+93°F+84°F
Rainfall
83 mm83 mm72 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+60°F+62°F+61°F
Humidity
76%77%79%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
7810
Rainy days
192017
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +66°F. The rainfall amount in August stays the same as in the previous month with a 83 mm of total precipitation. Humidity rises from 76% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in July to 2 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Liverpool in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Liverpool is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Liverpool based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 81% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 136 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Liverpool, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Liverpool wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Liverpool?

This is the weather in Liverpool in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+67°F
2 August
🌧️
+64°F
3 August
☁️
+64°F
4 August
☁️
+63°F
5 August
🌧️
+58°F
6 August
🌧️
+64°F
7 August
☁️
+65°F
8 August
☁️
+66°F
9 August
☁️
+72°F
10 August
☀️
+81°F
11 August
☁️
+73°F
12 August
🌧️
+70°F
13 August
☀️
+67°F
14 August
🌧️
+67°F
15 August
☁️
+67°F
16 August
☀️
+71°F
17 August
☀️
+74°F
18 August
🌧️
+68°F
19 August
☁️
+72°F
20 August
☁️
+72°F
21 August
☁️
+71°F
22 August
☁️
+68°F
23 August
☁️
+66°F
24 August
☀️
+64°F
25 August
🌧️
+65°F
26 August
🌧️
+63°F
27 August
🌧️
+61°F
28 August
☁️
+62°F
29 August
🌧️
+64°F
30 August
🌧️
+62°F
31 August
🌧️
+62°F
In August 2023 Liverpool had 5 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Liverpool climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Liverpool in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+53°F) and the highest in 2022 (+58°F). The driest year was 1995 with only 569 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1685 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Liverpool in August:

Is August a good time to visit Liverpool?

It’s always a good time to visit Liverpool, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Liverpool in August?

August has mild temperatures in Liverpool. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Liverpool in August?

In general, you can swim in Liverpool in August, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +62°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Liverpool rainy in August?

Liverpool is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Liverpool in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Liverpool in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Liverpool

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Liverpool, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.