Manchester Weather in December
United Kingdom · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high7°C (44°F)
Avg low3°C (37°F)
Rainfall105 mm (4.1 in)
RatingPoor 1.1/10
In December, Manchester has average highs of 7°C (44°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F). December is winter in United Kingdom. The month is moderately rainy, with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain spread over 19 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 7.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Manchester?
December is not the best time to visit Manchester (1.1/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June to July and September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 7°C (44°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 3°C (37°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (40°F) |
| Rainfall | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 19 |
| Humidity | 95% |
| Cloud cover | 83% |
| Daylight | 7.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.7 km/h |
| vs November | 2°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Manchester in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Manchester weather in other months
Jan6°C / 2°C92 mmPoorFeb7°C / 2°C76 mmPoorMar9°C / 2°C73 mmPoorApr12°C / 4°C53 mmFairMay15°C / 7°C71 mmFairJun18°C / 10°C80 mmGoodJul19°C / 12°C95 mmFairAug19°C / 11°C88 mmFairSep17°C / 10°C82 mmGoodOct14°C / 7°C100 mmPoorNov9°C / 4°C98 mmPoorDec7°C / 3°C105 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit ManchesterJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Liverpool8°C · 107 mm
- Birmingham7°C · 75 mm
- Douglas10°C · 137 mm
- Bath8°C · 89 mm
- London8°C · 72 mm
- Dublin8°C · 108 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.