Month guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Liverpool. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Often mild early in the month, with students returning and the city lively.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Liverpool: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with August (20°C (68°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:29
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Liverpool, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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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
Gallery · William Brown Street
Walker Art Gallery
Combine it with the World Museum and Central Library next door on the same street.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
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Museum · William Brown Street
World Museum
Liverpool's museum of natural history, world cultures and archaeology has a large ancient Egypt gallery, dinosaurs, an aquarium, a bug house and a planetarium.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 11°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Liverpool?
It is one of the best months to visit Liverpool. Often mild early in the month, with students returning and the city lively.
+How warm is Liverpool in September?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Liverpool in September?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.