The best months to visit Liverpool are June, July and August, when average highs sit around 18.9 °C in June and 19.7 °C in July alongside the year's longest sunshine days. Summer is the city's most comfortable window, though July and August fall in the school-holiday peak, bringing busier streets and higher prices. Winter, from December to February, is the quiet low season, with average highs of just 7.4 °C in January and short, damp days.
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Liverpool month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4 °C | 2.9 °C | 16 | 3.7 h |
| February | 8.6 °C | 3.4 °C | 15 | 5.3 h |
| March | 10.3 °C | 3.9 °C | 15 | 7.2 h |
| April | 12.7 °C | 5.2 °C | 12 | 9.6 h |
| May | 16.2 °C | 8.8 °C | 12 | 11.2 h |
| June | 18.9 °C | 11.9 °C | 15 | 11.2 h |
| July | 19.7 °C | 13.7 °C | 18 | 10.7 h |
| August | 19.6 °C | 13.6 °C | 17 | 10.1 h |
| September | 17.5 °C | 11.7 °C | 16 | 7.9 h |
| October | 14.1 °C | 9.1 °C | 17 | 5.8 h |
| November | 10.1 °C | 5.8 °C | 17 | 4.1 h |
| December | 8.5 °C | 4.3 °C | 18 | 3.2 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Great for mild sightseeing before the summer rush.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
The top choice for warmth and long days, if you don't mind crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Good early-autumn value while September stays mild.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
For city breaks and Christmas markets rather than weather.
Notable events
- Summer (July)
- Liverpool International Music Festival
- Spring (April)
- Grand National at Aintree
- Winter (November–December)
- Liverpool Christmas Markets
- Summer (June)
- River Festival at the Royal Albert Dock
Frequently asked
Is Liverpool too hot in August?
No. August is mild, with an average high of 19.6 °C and around 10.1 sunshine hours a day, comfortable for walking the Royal Albert Dock.
What is the rainiest month in Liverpool?
July and December are the wettest, each with 18 rain days, so pack a waterproof whatever the season.
Is winter worth it?
Winter is cold and grey, with highs of just 7.4 °C in January and only 3.2 sunshine hours in December, but it's the quietest time and good for Christmas markets.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Liverpool — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.