Cheshire Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cheshire, the United Kingdom in December.

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Chester Knutsford Crewe Wilmslow

Considering a trip to Cheshire, the United Kingdom this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Cheshire in December

Cheshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Cheshire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Chester.

To explore the conditions in Cheshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Malpas with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Handforth with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Chester receives roughly 48 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Cheshire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cheshire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chester)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) This monthJune19°C (66°F) July21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Cheshire →

Best Places to Visit in Cheshire in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cheshire.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cheshire

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Cheshire, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cheshire (December)

Precipitation variation in Cheshire (December)

Chester

In December Chester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
48 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chester →

Knutsford

In December Knutsford generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Knutsford →

Crewe

In December Crewe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Crewe →

Wilmslow

In December Wilmslow generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Wilmslow →

Congleton

In December Congleton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
45 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Congleton →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cheshire, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cheshire in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chester 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Knutsford 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Crewe 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Wilmslow 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Congleton 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Macclesfield 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

Cheshire weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cheshire, the United Kingdom in December?

December in Cheshire, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Chester, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Cheshire, the United Kingdom in December?

Daytime temperatures in Chester peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Cheshire, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Chester averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Cheshire, the United Kingdom.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cheshire, the United Kingdom?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Cheshire, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Chester.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Chester. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cheshire.

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