Season guide · Liverpool · United Kingdom
Liverpool in winter
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Cold, windy and damp, but Christmas markets in December and the lowest prices after New Year. Expect highs up to 8°C (46°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F), with about 39 rainy days across December–February.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- 3°C (37°F) to 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 39
- Sea
- 7°C (45°F) to 9°C (48°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 14 | 8 h | 2/5 |
| February | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 11 | 9.7 h | 2/5 |
| December | 8°C (46°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 14 | 7.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 8°C (46°F) against a yearly 14°C (57°F), and 39 of the year's roughly 145 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown (late January or February)
- December: Christmas markets continue (until shortly before Christmas)
Good choices for winter
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Architecture · City Centre
St George's Hall
Visit the restored small concert room upstairs, where Charles Dickens gave readings.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
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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
Museum · Waterfront
The Beatles Story
A walk-through exhibition in the vaults of the Albert Dock follows the band from their Liverpool childhoods and Hamburg years to Beatlemania and their solo careers, with a replica of the Cavern Club, original instruments and an audio guide narrated in part by family members.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Waterfront
Museum of Liverpool
Climb to the top-floor windows for a framed view of the Three Graces from above.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Day trips in winter
- Manchester (About 35–50 minutes by train) — Liverpool's neighbour has the Science and Industry Museum, the John Rylands Library, the Northern Quarter's independent shops and bars, and Old Trafford and Etihad stadium tours.
- Southport (About 45 minutes by train) — A Victorian seaside resort with the long Southport Pier, the tree-lined, glass-canopied shopping boulevard of Lord Street, gardens and wide sands, plus a traditional funfair.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is winter a good time to visit Liverpool?
It is a trade-off: Cold, windy and damp, but Christmas markets in December and the lowest prices after New Year. The best months overall are May–July and September.
+What is the weather like in Liverpool in winter?
Highs of up to 8°C (46°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F), with about 39 rainy days over the season.