Isle of Man Weather in December

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

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Douglas Port Erin Castletown Laxey

Planning a trip to Isle of Man, the United Kingdom this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Isle of Man in December

Isle of Man, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Isle of Man generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Douglas.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 126 mm (5 in) in Douglas.

Explore Isle of Man by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Isle of Man — and find the best time to visit. (based on Douglas)

January10°C (50°F) February9°C (48°F) March9°C (48°F) April10°C (50°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September17°C (63°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Man in December

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

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 Isle of Man

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

Temperature range in Isle of Man (December)

Precipitation variation in Isle of Man (December)

Douglas

In December Douglas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Douglas →

Port Erin

In December Port Erin generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Port Erin →

Castletown

In December Castletown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Castletown →

Laxey

In December Laxey generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Laxey →

Ramsey

In December Ramsey generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ramsey →

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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 Isle of Man in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Douglas 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Port Erin 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Castletown 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Laxey 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Ramsey 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)

Isle of Man weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Isle of Man, the United Kingdom in December?

Isle of Man, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Douglas average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Isle of Man, the United Kingdom in December?

Daytime temperatures in Douglas peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in December, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

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

Isle of Man, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in December. Douglas typically averages about 126 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Isle of Man, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Douglas, December may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Man, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit Isle of Man, the United Kingdom is in June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Douglas. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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