Manchester Weather in December

What's the weather like in Manchester (England) in December 2024?

The climate in Manchester during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Manchester and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 3°C (36°F) is normal.

Manchester weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.4°C 45.2°F
Nightly temperature 2.5°C 36.4°F
Average temperature 4.9°C 40.8°F
Daily sunshine 1.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 83 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Manchester with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Manchester

Manchester average temperature in December

December rainfall

Manchester average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Manchester average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Manchester in December 2024.

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Manchester weather stats

Manchester weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.6°C 67.3°F
Driest month: February 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 6.4°C 43.5°F
Wettest month: November 84mm 3.3ins
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