Month guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in April
What April is really like in Liverpool: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Milder spring weather; the Grand National at Aintree brings huge crowds and the highest hotel prices of spring.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 9°C (48°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Liverpool: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:12
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Sea
- 9°C (48°F)
Spring (March–May). Milder, lengthening days and blossom in the parks; the Grand National in April fills the city, while May is often dry and pleasant.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Grand National horse race at Aintree (usually early to mid April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Woolton and Allerton
Beatles childhood homes (National Trust)
The National Trust looks after Mendips, the 1930s semi where John Lennon grew up with his Aunt Mimi, and 20 Forthlin Road, the terraced house where Paul McCartney lived and where the pair wrote early songs.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Off the beaten path
Park · Sefton Park
Sefton Park and Palm House
Combine a walk round the lake with lunch on Lark Lane.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Neighbourhood · Baltic Triangle
Baltic Triangle street art and Baltic Market
The former warehouse district south of the docks is covered in large murals and filled with creative studios.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Art
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Chinatown
Chinatown
Visit during Chinese New Year for lion dances and fireworks, or simply for dim sum on a weekend lunchtime.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 6°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Liverpool?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–July and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Liverpool in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Liverpool?
It is a shoulder-season month. Milder spring weather; the Grand National at Aintree brings huge crowds and the highest hotel prices of spring.
+How warm is Liverpool in April?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Liverpool in April?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.