Month guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in July
What July 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
July is one of the best months to visit Liverpool. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 16.5 hours of daylight. Warmest month, with summer holidays starting; showers are still common.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 11 of its 31 days. Compared with June (18°C (64°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:02
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:33
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is August at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in August). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Liverpool Pride (usually late July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Pier Head
Mersey Ferry river cruise
Sit on the open upper deck on the way out for the best photographs of the waterfront skyline.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
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Experience · Cavern Quarter
Cavern Club and Mathew Street
The Beatles played nearly 300 times at the original Cavern Club before it was demolished in 1973; the club was rebuilt on largely the same site using many of the original bricks.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- After dark
- History
Viewpoint · Waterfront
Royal Liver Building tower tour
Choose a clear day; on a good day you can see the Welsh hills across the Wirral.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Architecture
- History
Historic site · Woolton
Strawberry Field
The former Salvation Army children's home whose garden inspired John Lennon's song opened to the public in 2019 with an exhibition on Lennon's childhood and the song, the famous red gates and a garden.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 13°C and 11 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Liverpool?
One of the best months to visit Liverpool, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Liverpool?
It is one of the best months to visit Liverpool. Warmest month, with summer holidays starting; showers are still common.
+How warm is Liverpool in July?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Liverpool in July?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.