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Liverpool in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Liverpool in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Liverpool in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +46°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 77 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Liverpool;

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Liverpool has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Liverpool in December

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

The temperature in December is +43°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +57°F during the day and a minimum of +19°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +50°F.

Is Liverpool warm or cold in December?

Liverpool is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Liverpool, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Liverpool in December

Liverpool weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+50°F+46°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+7°F+10°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+59°F+59°F
Rainfall
73 mm77 mm61 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
83%84%83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
191920
Rainy days
9108
Snowy days
001

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +46°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 77 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 5 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 December, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Liverpool based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 121 mm, with a 87% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Liverpool wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 53 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Liverpool based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 4 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Liverpool.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Liverpool?

This is the weather in Liverpool in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
+44°F
2 December
🌫️
+42°F
3 December
☁️
+45°F
4 December
☁️
+43°F
5 December
☁️
+45°F
6 December
☀️
+42°F
7 December
☀️
+41°F
8 December
☀️
+38°F
9 December
🌧️
+40°F
10 December
🌧️
+35°F
11 December
🌧️
+37°F
12 December
🌫️
+31°F
13 December
☁️
+33°F
14 December
☀️
+33°F
15 December
☀️
+34°F
16 December
☀️
+36°F
17 December
🌧️
+39°F
18 December
🌧️
+46°F
19 December
☁️
+57°F
20 December
☀️
+48°F
21 December
☀️
+48°F
22 December
🌧️
+45°F
23 December
🌧️
+46°F
24 December
🌧️
+48°F
25 December
🌧️
+49°F
26 December
🌧️
+46°F
27 December
🌧️
+50°F
28 December
🌧️
+51°F
29 December
☀️
+48°F
30 December
🌧️
+51°F
31 December
🌧️
+50°F
In December 2023 Liverpool had 9 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 3 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 December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+38°F) and the highest in 2015 (+56°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 17 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 199 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Liverpool in December:

Is December a good time to visit Liverpool?

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

Can you sunbathe in Liverpool in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Liverpool rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Liverpool in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Liverpool in December, 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, 2022.

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.