Month guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in August
What August is really like in Liverpool: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ian Greig, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Peak summer, with International Beatleweek filling hotels around the bank holiday and the football season starting.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Liverpool: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with July (20°C (68°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:41
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Summer (June–August). Long evenings, outdoor festivals and Beatleweek; mild temperatures with showers and the busiest hotels.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- International Beatleweek — Beatles tribute bands and events (usually late August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Sefton Park
Sefton Park and Palm House
A large Victorian park of about 95 hectares with a boating lake, woodland, a café and the restored Palm House, a three-tier glass conservatory of 1896 surrounded by statues of explorers and botanists.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Neighbourhood · Baltic Triangle
Baltic Triangle street art and Baltic Market
Walk the side streets for the murals in daylight, then return to the food hall in the evening.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Art
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Chinatown
Chinatown
Liverpool's Chinese community, one of the oldest in Europe, dates back to seafarers of the 19th century.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
Museum · Waterfront
The Beatles Story
Allow at least two hours; the audio guide is detailed and the final rooms on the solo years are easy to rush.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 13°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August 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 August a good time to visit Liverpool?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak summer, with International Beatleweek filling hotels around the bank holiday and the football season starting.
+How warm is Liverpool in August?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Liverpool in August?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.