Month guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in January
What January 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
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 8 hours of daylight. Cold, windy and grey, with dark afternoons; low hotel prices and quiet museums.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the 10th-warmest 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 December (8°C (46°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:19
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 16:23
- Daylight
- About 8 hours
- Sea
- 8°C (46°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, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in August). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Waterfront
Museum of Liverpool
The city's history museum at the Pier Head tells Liverpool's story through its port, migration, music and football, with galleries on the Overhead Railway, the city's working-class history and the Beatles.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
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Religious site · Georgian Quarter
Liverpool Cathedral
Climb the tower on a clear day, then walk along Hope Street to the Metropolitan Cathedral.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Religious site · Georgian Quarter
Metropolitan Cathedral
Frederick Gibberd's circular Roman Catholic cathedral of 1967, nicknamed 'Paddy's Wigwam', has a central altar beneath a lantern tower of coloured glass that floods the interior with blue light.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- 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 January a good time to visit Liverpool?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 January a good time to visit Liverpool?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold, windy and grey, with dark afternoons; low hotel prices and quiet museums.
+How warm is Liverpool in January?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Liverpool in January?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.