Bolton weather in December (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Will it be warm or cold in Bolton this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Bolton typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Bolton in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 53 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bolton. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bolton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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