Month guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Cooler, wetter and windier, with autumn colour in the parks; a good month for museums and gigs.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Liverpool: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with September (18°C (64°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:39
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:16
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Liverpool, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Architecture · William Brown Street
Liverpool Central Library
Behind its Victorian facade, the library mixes a modern atrium with the circular Picton Reading Room of 1879 and the wood-panelled Hornby Library.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Anfield
Anfield stadium tour
Tours are not available on match days; take a bus from Queen Square or a taxi rather than walking.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Rainy day
Waterfront · Waterfront
Royal Albert Dock
Opened in 1846 to designs by the dock engineer Jesse Hartley, the Albert Dock was the first structure in Britain built entirely of cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood, so it would not burn.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Landmark · Waterfront
Pier Head and the Three Graces
Photograph the Beatles statue early in the morning, before queues form, then catch a ferry for the view from the river.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 9°C and 14 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Liverpool?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–July and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Liverpool in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Liverpool?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cooler, wetter and windier, with autumn colour in the parks; a good month for museums and gigs.
+How warm is Liverpool in October?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Liverpool in October?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.