Oldham weather in December (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Oldham as December approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Oldham includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Oldham in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 45 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 Oldham. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Oldham climate page with graphs.

 

Oldham, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Manchester, 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

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