Month guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in December
What December is really like in Liverpool: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Lipinski, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
December is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 7.5 hours of daylight. Festive lights, markets and busy Christmas-party weekends; quieter between Christmas and New Year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 7.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 9°C (48°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Liverpool: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with November (11°C (52°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 08:22
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 15:53
- Daylight
- About 7.5 hours
- Sea
- 9°C (48°F)
Winter (December–February). Cold, windy and damp, but Christmas markets in December and the lowest prices after New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 3 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in August). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in December
- Christmas markets continue (until shortly before Christmas)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Waterfront
The Beatles Story
A walk-through exhibition in the vaults of the Albert Dock follows the band from their Liverpool childhoods and Hamburg years to Beatlemania and their solo careers, with a replica of the Cavern Club, original instruments and an audio guide narrated in part by family members.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Waterfront
Museum of Liverpool
Climb to the top-floor windows for a framed view of the Three Graces from above.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near 3°C and 14 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December 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 December a good time to visit Liverpool?
It is a shoulder-season month. Festive lights, markets and busy Christmas-party weekends; quieter between Christmas and New Year.
+How warm is Liverpool in December?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Liverpool in December?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.