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Liverpool: month by month

Average temperature, rainfall, sunshine and daylight for each month, what to pack, and the bank holidays that can change crowds and prices. Averages are Met Office 1991-2020 figures, not a forecast.

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The Port of Liverpool Building and the Royal Liver Building on the Pier Head waterfront
The Port of Liverpool Building and the Royal Liver Building on the Pier Head waterfrontPhoto: Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0
Central Park, New Brighton & Wallasey
Outdoors: Central ParkPhoto: Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0
The tower of Liverpool Cathedral rising above trees
Under a roof: The Cathedrals & Hope StreetPhoto: calflier001, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Liverpool climate by month

Warmest month: July (highs about 20°C). Coolest: January (about 8°C). Wettest: December (92 mm). Driest: April (50 mm).

Station: Crosby. Mean daily maximum and minimum, rainfall, days with 1 mm or more, sunshine hours and day length.
MonthMax °CMin °CRain mmRain daysSun hoursDaylight
January7.52.86914n/a8 h 01
February7.92.75712n/a9 h 40
March9.93.95311n/a11 h 49
April12.85.65010n/a13 h 59
May15.98.35210n/a15 h 58
June18.411.36410n/a16 h 59
July20.013.56511n/a16 h 26
August19.713.57212n/a14 h 43
September17.711.27712n/a12 h 31
October14.28.59014n/a10 h 22
November10.55.78216n/a8 h 30
December8.03.19215n/a7 h 30

Source: Met Office, Crosby, 1991-2020 averages (Open Government Licence v3.0). Daylight is calculated from the latitude of Liverpool for the 15th of each month. Crosby is on the coast about 11 km north of Liverpool city centre. The Met Office does not publish sunshine hours for this station, so that column is not shown.

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January in Liverpool

3–8°CTypical night to day
69 mmRain, 14 days
8 h 01Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 7.5°C at the warmest and nights 2.8°C at the coolest.
  • About 69 mm of rain falls over roughly 14 days with 1 mm or more.
  • This is the coolest month on average.

Planning

  • Short days (about 8 h 01 of daylight): plan outdoor sights for the middle of the day and keep evenings for museums, food and shows.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves, with thermal or wool layers underneath.
  • Shoes with a good grip for cold mornings.
  • A proper waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet pavements: this is one of the wetter months here (14 days with 1 mm or more).
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Jan

  • Fri, 1 Jan 2027: New Year’s Day
  • Mon, 3 Jan 2028: New Year’s Day

February in Liverpool

3–8°CTypical night to day
57 mmRain, 12 days
9 h 40Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 7.9°C at the warmest and nights 2.7°C at the coolest.
  • About 57 mm of rain falls over roughly 12 days with 1 mm or more.

Planning

  • About 9 h 40 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves, with thermal or wool layers underneath.
  • Shoes with a good grip for cold mornings.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 12 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Feb

No bank holidays in England in February for the next two years.

March in Liverpool

4–10°CTypical night to day
53 mmRain, 11 days
11 h 49Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 9.9°C at the warmest and nights 3.9°C at the coolest.
  • About 53 mm of rain falls over roughly 11 days with 1 mm or more.

Planning

  • About 11 h 49 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves, with thermal or wool layers underneath.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 11 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Mar

  • Fri, 26 Mar 2027: Good Friday
  • Mon, 29 Mar 2027: Easter Monday

April in Liverpool

6–13°CTypical night to day
50 mmRain, 10 days
13 h 59Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 12.8°C at the warmest and nights 5.6°C at the coolest.
  • About 50 mm of rain falls over roughly 10 days with 1 mm or more, the driest month of the year here.

Planning

  • About 13 h 59 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • A warm jacket and a jumper or fleece you can take off indoors.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 10 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Apr

  • Fri, 14 Apr 2028: Good Friday
  • Mon, 17 Apr 2028: Easter Monday

May in Liverpool

8–16°CTypical night to day
52 mmRain, 10 days
15 h 58Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 15.9°C at the warmest and nights 8.3°C at the coolest.
  • About 52 mm of rain falls over roughly 10 days with 1 mm or more.

Planning

  • Long days (about 15 h 58 of daylight): there is time for an early start and a late walk.

What to pack

  • Light layers: a jumper or fleece over a T-shirt, and a light jacket for the evening.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 10 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in May

  • Mon, 3 May 2027: Early May bank holiday
  • Mon, 31 May 2027: Spring bank holiday
  • Mon, 1 May 2028: Early May bank holiday
  • Mon, 29 May 2028: Spring bank holiday

June in Liverpool

11–18°CTypical night to day
64 mmRain, 10 days
16 h 59Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 18.4°C at the warmest and nights 11.3°C at the coolest.
  • About 64 mm of rain falls over roughly 10 days with 1 mm or more.

Planning

  • Long days (about 16 h 59 of daylight): there is time for an early start and a late walk.

What to pack

  • Light layers: a jumper or fleece over a T-shirt, and a light jacket for the evening.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 10 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Jun

No bank holidays in England in June for the next two years.

July in Liverpool

14–20°CTypical night to day
65 mmRain, 11 days
16 h 26Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 20.0°C at the warmest and nights 13.5°C at the coolest.
  • About 65 mm of rain falls over roughly 11 days with 1 mm or more.
  • This is the warmest month on average.

Planning

  • Long days (about 16 h 26 of daylight): there is time for an early start and a late walk.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 11 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Jul

No bank holidays in England in July for the next two years.

August in Liverpool

14–20°CTypical night to day
72 mmRain, 12 days
14 h 43Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 19.7°C at the warmest and nights 13.5°C at the coolest.
  • About 72 mm of rain falls over roughly 12 days with 1 mm or more.

Planning

  • About 14 h 43 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • Light layers: a jumper or fleece over a T-shirt, and a light jacket for the evening.
  • A proper waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet pavements: this is one of the wetter months here (12 days with 1 mm or more).
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Aug

  • Mon, 30 Aug 2027: Summer bank holiday
  • Mon, 28 Aug 2028: Summer bank holiday

September in Liverpool

11–18°CTypical night to day
77 mmRain, 12 days
12 h 31Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 17.7°C at the warmest and nights 11.2°C at the coolest.
  • About 77 mm of rain falls over roughly 12 days with 1 mm or more.

Planning

  • About 12 h 31 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • Light layers: a jumper or fleece over a T-shirt, and a light jacket for the evening.
  • A light waterproof or a compact umbrella: about 12 days a month see 1 mm or more.
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for long days outdoors.
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Sep

No bank holidays in England in September for the next two years.

October in Liverpool

9–14°CTypical night to day
90 mmRain, 14 days
10 h 22Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 14.2°C at the warmest and nights 8.5°C at the coolest.
  • About 90 mm of rain falls over roughly 14 days with 1 mm or more.

Planning

  • About 10 h 22 of daylight: enough for a full day out, but check sunset if you plan a viewpoint or a long walk.

What to pack

  • A warm jacket and a jumper or fleece you can take off indoors.
  • A proper waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet pavements: this is one of the wetter months here (14 days with 1 mm or more).
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Oct

No bank holidays in England in October for the next two years.

November in Liverpool

6–11°CTypical night to day
82 mmRain, 16 days
8 h 30Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 10.5°C at the warmest and nights 5.7°C at the coolest.
  • About 82 mm of rain falls over roughly 16 days with 1 mm or more.

Planning

  • Short days (about 8 h 30 of daylight): plan outdoor sights for the middle of the day and keep evenings for museums, food and shows.

What to pack

  • A warm jacket and a jumper or fleece you can take off indoors.
  • A proper waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet pavements: this is one of the wetter months here (16 days with 1 mm or more).
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Nov

No bank holidays in England in November for the next two years.

December in Liverpool

3–8°CTypical night to day
92 mmRain, 15 days
7 h 30Daylight
n/aSunshine (not published for this station)

What to expect

  • Days average 8.0°C at the warmest and nights 3.1°C at the coolest.
  • About 92 mm of rain falls over roughly 15 days with 1 mm or more, the wettest month of the year here.

Planning

  • Short days (about 7 h 30 of daylight): plan outdoor sights for the middle of the day and keep evenings for museums, food and shows.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves, with thermal or wool layers underneath.
  • A proper waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet pavements: this is one of the wetter months here (15 days with 1 mm or more).
  • Comfortable walking shoes: most sights are best reached on foot.

Bank holidays in Dec

  • Fri, 25 Dec 2026: Christmas Day
  • Mon, 28 Dec 2026: Boxing Day
  • Mon, 27 Dec 2027: Christmas Day
  • Tue, 28 Dec 2027: Boxing Day

Holidays and busy periods

Bank holidays for England come from GOV.UK, listed for the next two years in each month above. Many Britons travel on bank holiday weekends, so book transport and rooms early.

School holidays are set by each local council, so we do not list dates here. Check School term and holiday dates (GOV.UK).

From our Liverpool guide

Liverpool works all year. Museums, theatres and concert halls help on wet days, and the waterfront is open to the weather in any season.

  • Spring (March to May): A good time for the waterfront, Stanley Park and Sefton Park before the summer crowds.
  • Summer (June to August): The best weather for the Albert Dock, Otterspool Promenade and Crosby Beach. Book popular restaurants ahead.
  • Autumn (September to November): Quieter streets, and a busy programme at the Philharmonic Hall, the theatres and the music venues.
  • Winter (December to February): Short days, but the museums, galleries and cathedrals are indoors. Check each site for opening times.

We do not publish crowd or price seasonality: none of the sources used for this page states it.

How we work this out

  • Temperatures, rainfall, rain days and sunshine are the Met Office 1991-2020 monthly averages for one weather station (Crosby). They describe a typical month, not a forecast. We never call a live weather service for this page.
  • Packing: warm coat below 10°C highs, warm jacket below 15°C, light layers below 20°C. A full waterproof when a month has 12 or more days with 1 mm of rain or at least 80 mm; a light waterproof from 9 days; sunscreen and a hat from May to September. Shoes with grip when typical nights are 3°C or colder.
  • Daylight is the astronomical day length, including the usual allowance for atmospheric refraction, on the 15th of the month at the latitude of Liverpool.

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