Manchester weather in December (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Manchester in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Manchester generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C.

Manchester in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 19 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Manchester. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Manchester climate page with graphs.

 

Manchester, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 45 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Manchester in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Manchester.

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