Best time to visit · Liverpool · United Kingdom
The best time to visit Liverpool
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit Liverpool is May to September, when days are long, the waterfront and ferries are at their best and the beaches at Crosby and Formby are pleasant for walks. Avoid Grand National week in April and Beatleweek in late August if you want lower hotel prices; winter is cheap and quiet, with the main museums indoors and free.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–July and September
- Shoulder season
- April, August, October and December
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 20°C (68°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 8°C (46°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~15 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–March
Seasons
Liverpool has a mild maritime climate tempered by the Irish Sea: cool, damp winters with little snow, mild summers and rain spread through the year. Wind off the Mersey often makes the waterfront feel colder.
March–May
Spring
Milder, lengthening days and blossom in the parks; the Grand National in April fills the city, while May is often dry and pleasant.
June–August
Summer
Long evenings, outdoor festivals and Beatleweek; mild temperatures with showers and the busiest hotels.
September–November
Autumn
Mild in September, then wetter and windier; students and the football season keep the city lively.
December–February
Winter
Cold, windy and damp, but Christmas markets in December and the lowest prices after New Year.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 3°C | 14 | 8°C | 8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 8°C | 3°C | 11 | 7°C | 9.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 10°C | 4°C | 12 | 7°C | 11.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 13°C | 6°C | 10 | 9°C | 13.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 16°C | 8°C | 10 | 11°C | 15.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 18°C | 11°C | 10 | 14°C | 17 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 20°C | 13°C | 11 | 16°C | 16.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 20°C | 13°C | 12 | 17°C | 14.8 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 18°C | 11°C | 12 | 16°C | 12.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 14°C | 9°C | 14 | 14°C | 10.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 11°C | 6°C | 15 | 11°C | 8.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 8°C | 3°C | 14 | 9°C | 7.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown (late January or February) |
| April | Grand National horse race at Aintree (usually early to mid April) |
| June | Africa Oyé — free African music festival in Sefton Park (usually June) |
| July | Liverpool Pride (usually late July) |
| August | International Beatleweek — Beatles tribute bands and events (usually late August) |
| November | Bonfire Night fireworks (around 5 November); Christmas market at St George's Plateau (usually from mid-November) |
| December | Christmas markets continue (until shortly before Christmas) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–March, and the sights are quietest in January–March.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Liverpool?
The best time to visit Liverpool is May to September, when days are long, the waterfront and ferries are at their best and the beaches at Crosby and Formby are pleasant for walks. Avoid Grand National week in April and Beatleweek in late August if you want lower hotel prices; winter is cheap and quiet, with the main museums indoors and free.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Liverpool?
Usually in January–March. Cold, windy and grey, with dark afternoons; low hotel prices and quiet museums.
+What is the rainiest month in Liverpool?
November, with about 15 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Liverpool get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).