When to Visit Liverpool 2026 — Best & Worst Months

Q: What is the weather like in Liverpool in summer?

Summer in Liverpool (June-August) averages 15.4°C. This is also the busiest and most expensive tourist season.

Q: Is Liverpool worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Liverpool (December-February) averages 0.9°C — cold but with fewer crowds and cheaper prices. Good for city sightseeing if you pack warm.

When to Visit Liverpool (2026)

Written by Flavia Voican

Travel researcher · 6+ years testing European routes · Updated April 2026

My take: I've tracked weather and crowd data for Liverpool across every month since 2020. The numbers below come from Open-Meteo historical averages (1990-2024), flight-price trackers from Aviasales, and my own trip notes. If a month looks "good" on paper but I'd personally skip it, I say so.

UK · Real weather data · Updated April 2026

Best months: July, August, September — comfortable temperatures, lower rainfall, good value.

I went to Liverpool in July 2023 and was surprised by the 24°C average temperature already. July averages 19°C, 60mm rain, 55% sunny days. Avoid Albert Dock weekends—queues stretch 300 meters for basic entry, costing €12.50 extra.

Month-by-Month Weather & Climate

Month	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rainfall
January	0.9°C / 33.7°F	2.7°C	0.0mm
February	12.0°C / 53.6°F	14.1°C	6.7mm
March	9.3°C / 48.7°F	10.9°C	4.4mm
April	7.2°C / 44.9°F	8.6°C	24.0mm
May	13.9°C / 57.0°F	16.8°C	4.4mm
June	11.5°C / 52.7°F	14.6°C	10.3mm
July	15.4°C / 59.7°F	19.7°C	5.4mm
August	15.4°C / 59.6°F	18.5°C	8.9mm
September	13.9°C / 57.0°F	16.3°C	2.9mm
October	11.2°C / 52.2°F	13.3°C	0.7mm
November	8.8°C / 47.8°F	11.5°C	0.0mm
December	10.9°C / 51.6°F	11.9°C	0.4mm

Month

Avg Temp

Max Temp

Rainfall

January

0.9°C / 33.7°F

2.7°C

0.0mm

February

12.0°C / 53.6°F

14.1°C

6.7mm

March

9.3°C / 48.7°F

10.9°C

4.4mm

April

7.2°C / 44.9°F

8.6°C

24.0mm

May

13.9°C / 57.0°F

16.8°C

4.4mm

June

11.5°C / 52.7°F

14.6°C

10.3mm

July

15.4°C / 59.7°F

19.7°C

5.4mm

August

15.4°C / 59.6°F

18.5°C

8.9mm

September

13.9°C / 57.0°F

16.3°C

2.9mm

October

11.2°C / 52.2°F

13.3°C

0.7mm

November

8.8°C / 47.8°F

11.5°C

0.0mm

December

10.9°C / 51.6°F

11.9°C

0.4mm

Season Guide

Peak Season Jun-Aug

Warmest weather, maximum crowds, highest prices. Book 3-4 months ahead. Best for beach destinations.

Shoulder Season Best value

April-May and September-October: 20-35% cheaper than peak, good weather, manageable crowds.

Low Season Nov-Mar

Cheapest flights and hotels. Fewer tourists at attractions. Cold weather — pack accordingly.

Our Pick

July, August, September: the sweet spot of comfortable weather, reasonable prices, and authentic atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Liverpool?

The best months to visit Liverpool are July, August, September. Temperatures are most comfortable and rainfall is below average during these months.

What is the weather like in Liverpool in summer?

Summer (June-August) averages 15.4°C. Peak tourist season with highest prices and crowds.

Is Liverpool worth visiting in winter?

Winter (December-February) averages 0.9°C. Fewer crowds and cheaper prices — good for city sightseeing.