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Manchester weather in December (Connecticut, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Manchester in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

December in Manchester generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 6°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Manchester in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 139 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Manchester. May and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 139 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

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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
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Manchester.

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