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The best time to visit St Helens

Month-by-month climate averages for St Helens, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit St Helens is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

St Helens is warmest in June (highs near 19°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 1339 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live St Helens forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

St Helens weather by month

what to expect in St Helens through the year

Here is St Helens's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to St Helens by season.

Jan
Cool
Feb
10°
Cool
Mar
10°
Cool
Apr
12°
Cool
May
17°
Mild
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
19°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Aug
19°
13°
Mild
Sep
18°
11°
Mild
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
10°
Cool
Dec
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit St Helens?
The most comfortable time to visit St Helens is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in St Helens?
June is the warmest month in St Helens, averaging highs near 19°C.
What is the coldest month in St Helens?
January is the coldest month in St Helens, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in St Helens?
The wettest month in St Helens is usually July, out of roughly 1339 mm of precipitation across the year.

St Helens month by month