Rochdale weather in December (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Rochdale this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Rochdale includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 8°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C.

Precipitation

Rochdale in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. On average, there are about 20 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 52 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rochdale. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rochdale climate page with graphs.

 

Rochdale, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 52 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (24 KM, 15 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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