Weather in December in Greater Manchester
Considering a trip to Greater Manchester this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Greater Manchester in December?
Greater Manchester is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Greater Manchester generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 2°C in Manchester.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Manchester with an average of 97 mm to high rainfall in Bury with 113 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Manchester receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Manchester usually sees around 45 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For specific regional insights in Greater Manchester for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greater Manchester climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Greater Manchester?
Manchester
In December Manchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hale
In December Hale generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Stockport
In December Stockport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bolton
In December Bolton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Altrincham
In December Altrincham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greater Manchester, in the United Kingdom.
Is December the best time to visit Greater Manchester?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Manchester, December may not be the ideal time to visit Greater Manchester.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Manchester. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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