May weather forecast
Liverpool, United Kingdom

May is an opportune time to explore Liverpool's sprawling cityscape, with temperature highs of 15.3°C (59.5°F). It is a striking turn-around, welcoming people to shed their weighty winter apparel. The first rays of summer nurture the expanses of Liverpool greens, glistening in daylight for nearly 15.9 hours a day. It's a period where rain showers become infrequent, making way for sunny spells. May's weather creates splendid opportunities for indulging in Liverpool's vibrant music scene, colored by its resounding echoes of The Beatles.

Temperature

Liverpool's transition into May brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F) in April to a refreshing 15.3°C (59.5°F). Liverpool's temperature lowers to a mean of 8.3°C (46.9°F) during the nights in May.

Rainfall

In Liverpool, United Kingdom, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 194 rainfall days, and 859mm (33.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Liverpool, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in May is 10.9°C (51.6°F).
Note: Entering waters of 10.9°C (51.6°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.

Daylight

In Liverpool, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 9:29 pm BST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.