Month guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 8.5 hours of daylight. Wet and dark early, with Christmas markets opening and fireworks around Bonfire Night.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Liverpool: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 8°C (46°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:38
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:16
- Daylight
- About 8.5 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Autumn (September–November). Mild in September, then wetter and windier; students and the football season keep the city lively.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Bonfire Night fireworks (around 5 November)
- Christmas market at St George's Plateau (usually from mid-November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Experience · Cavern Quarter
Cavern Club and Mathew Street
Daytime sessions are calmer than evenings, and entry is usually free or cheap before the evening bands start.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- After dark
- History
Viewpoint · Waterfront
Royal Liver Building tower tour
Guided tours of the 1911 Royal Liver Building take visitors up the clock tower beneath one of the two copper Liver Birds, past clock faces larger than those of Big Ben, to a 360-degree view across the Mersey, the Wirral and the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Architecture
- History
Historic site · Woolton
Strawberry Field
Pair it with a walk past Mendips, Lennon's childhood home on Menlove Avenue, a short distance away.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Historic site · Woolton and Allerton
Beatles childhood homes (National Trust)
The National Trust looks after Mendips, the 1930s semi where John Lennon grew up with his Aunt Mimi, and 20 Forthlin Road, the terraced house where Paul McCartney lived and where the pair wrote early songs.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 6°C and 15 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Liverpool?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 November a good time to visit Liverpool?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and dark early, with Christmas markets opening and fireworks around Bonfire Night.
+How warm is Liverpool in November?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Liverpool in November?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.