Season guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Mild in September, then wetter and windier; students and the football season keep the city lively. Expect highs up to 18°C (64°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 41 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 6°C (43°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 41
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F) to 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 12 | 12.6 h | 3/5 |
| October | 14°C (57°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 14 | 10.4 h | 3/5 |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 15 | 8.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 14°C (57°F) against a yearly 14°C (57°F), and 41 of the year's roughly 145 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Bonfire Night fireworks (around 5 November)
- November: Christmas market at St George's Plateau (usually from mid-November)
Good choices for autumn
Gallery · William Brown Street
Walker Art Gallery
One of the largest art galleries in England outside London, the Walker on William Brown Street has paintings from the medieval period to the present, including a notable Pre-Raphaelite collection, Rembrandt and Rubens, and a family gallery called Big Art for Little Artists.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
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Museum · William Brown Street
World Museum
Check the planetarium show times on arrival; shows are short and fill up during school holidays.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Nature
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Architecture · City Centre
St George's Hall
Opposite Lime Street station, this neoclassical hall of 1854 combines law courts and a great concert hall under one colonnaded roof.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
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Architecture · William Brown Street
Liverpool Central Library
Head up to the roof terrace, then down to the domed Picton Reading Room.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Anfield
Anfield stadium tour
Liverpool FC's stadium, about 4 km north-east of the centre, offers tours of the dressing rooms, the 'This Is Anfield' sign in the tunnel and pitch-side, plus a museum of the club's trophies.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Port Sunlight (About 15–20 minutes by train) — William Lever built this model village on the Wirral for his soap-factory workers from 1888, with more than 900 listed cottages in varied styles around gardens.
- Manchester (About 35–50 minutes by train) — Liverpool's neighbour has the Science and Industry Museum, the John Rylands Library, the Northern Quarter's independent shops and bars, and Old Trafford and Etihad stadium tours.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Liverpool?
Yes: September is among the best months. Mild in September, then wetter and windier; students and the football season keep the city lively.
+What is the weather like in Liverpool in autumn?
Highs of up to 18°C (64°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 41 rainy days over the season.