December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Liverpool in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Liverpool in December
Average temperature 7°C, 119 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 119 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Liverpool scores 4.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 119 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The waterfront puts the Albert Dock, Beatles landmarks, and Mersey ferries within a short walk in Liverpool.
December in Liverpool — the hardest end of the year
December averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 119 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Liverpool in December?
- In December, Liverpool averages 7°C, 119 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Liverpool?
- December earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Liverpool in December?
- Expect about 119 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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