Wigan weather in December (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

What kind of weather does December bring to Wigan? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Wigan usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Wigan in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 53 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Wigan. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wigan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 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

Interested in more climate information?

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