City in Merseyside

Liverpool Travel Guide

Liverpool travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 60°F now🕔 8:47 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 500.000

Active alerts for Liverpool

⚠️Thu, Aug 27: heavy rain, 2,3 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: heavy rain, 2,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Liverpool is a city in Merseyside. Liverpool is known for the Beatles and the Albert Dock. It has a population of about 500.000.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Liverpool with overcast. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 56°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Liverpool is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 135 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Liverpool today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Liverpool

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 53°24′30.2″N 2°59′29.8″W (53.4084, -2.9916)

Weather in Liverpool right now

☁️
60°F
Overcast · feels like 58°F
Humidity69%
Wind6 mph WSW
Gusts10 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover87%
Pressure1022 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 18 mi
Air quality33 · Good
Sunrise6:05 AM
Sunset8:23 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:47 PM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Thu, Aug 27: heavy rain, 2,3 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: heavy rain, 2,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 67° / 56°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 65° / 60°

Drizzle · 83% rain · wind 13 mph

Quick facts about Liverpool

TypeCity
CountyMerseyside
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates53°24′30.2″N 2°59′29.8″W (53.4084, -2.9916)
Population500.000
Known forthe Beatles and the Albert Dock
Local time8:47 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Liverpool

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Liverpool.

Best time to visit Liverpool

Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Liverpool

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Dublin AirportDUB135 miDublin
London Heathrow AirportLHR171 miLondon
London Gatwick AirportLGW196 miSussex

Explore Liverpool

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Liverpool?

Liverpool is a city in Merseyside. Its coordinates are 53.4084, -2.9916. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Liverpool right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Liverpool?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Liverpool, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Liverpool in?

Liverpool observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:47 PM.

How many people live in Liverpool?

Liverpool has a population of approximately 500.000.

What is the nearest airport to Liverpool?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 135 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 171 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 196 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Liverpool?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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