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Liverpool in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Liverpool in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
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Rainy
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Cold water
If you plan to visit Liverpool in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 62 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:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Liverpool;

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Liverpool has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Liverpool in January

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

Going from a maximum of +13°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +9°C.

Is Liverpool warm or cold in January?

Liverpool is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +3°C.

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

January is the coldest month in Liverpool, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Liverpool in January

Water in Liverpool in January is Cold. It varies from +6°C to +9°C, with an average of +7°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +7°C.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Liverpool are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +17°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +7°C.

Can you swim in Liverpool in January?

We would not recommend swimming in Liverpool in January, the water is very cold (+7°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Liverpool in January

Liverpool weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+7°C+8°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-12°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+15°C+15°C+18°C
Rainfall
79 mm62 mm51 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+9°C+7°C+7°C
Humidity
85%84%81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
101110
Rainy days
171614
Snowy days
222

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 79 mm to 62 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 5 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 13 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 increasing during January, going from 7 m/s to 10 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Liverpool based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 128 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Liverpool based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Liverpool.

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

How was the weather last January in Liverpool?

This is the weather in Liverpool in January 2023:
1 January
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+9°C
2 January
🌧️
+7°C
3 January
🌧️
+12°C
4 January
☁️
+13°C
5 January
☁️
+12°C
6 January
🌧️
+11°C
7 January
🌧️
+11°C
8 January
🌧️
+8°C
9 January
☁️
+8°C
10 January
🌧️
+13°C
11 January
🌧️
+9°C
12 January
🌧️
+12°C
13 January
🌧️
+9°C
14 January
🌧️
+8°C
15 January
🌧️
+7°C
16 January
🌧️
+3°C
17 January
🌧️
+3°C
18 January
🌧️
+6°C
19 January
🌧️
+6°C
20 January
☀️
+7°C
21 January
☀️
+2°C
22 January
☁️
+4°C
23 January
☁️
+7°C
24 January
☁️
+7°C
25 January
☀️
+9°C
26 January
☁️
+8°C
27 January
☁️
+7°C
28 January
☁️
+7°C
29 January
☁️
+9°C
30 January
☀️
+9°C
31 January
☁️
+9°C
In January 2023 Liverpool had 4 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Liverpool climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+15°C). 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Liverpool?

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

Can you sunbathe in Liverpool in January?

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

Can you swim in Liverpool in January?

Swimming in Liverpool in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Liverpool rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Liverpool in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Liverpool in January, 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.