Monthly climate guide
Manchester weather in December
With highs near 7°C (45°F) and lows around 3°C (38°F), December feels cold in Manchester. Rainfall averages about 113 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Check the hourly forecast before heading to Manchester Cathedral — showers are likely.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Manchester than December.
- In Manchester, December is early winter.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
7°C
45°F
Avg low
3°C
38°F
Rainfall
113 mm
wet
Humidity
95%
relative
Sky
85%
cloud · often cloudy
Manchester weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 42°F | 2°C / 35°F | 90 mm | 95% | 84% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 2°C / 35°F | 82 mm | 93% | 82% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 36°F | 71 mm | 89% | 77% |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 4°C / 39°F | 52 mm | 85% | 73% |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 64 mm | 82% | 71% |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 49°F | 93 mm | 83% | 75% |
| July | 19°C / 67°F | 11°C / 53°F | 87 mm | 83% | 73% |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 98 mm | 85% | 78% |
| September | 17°C / 62°F | 9°C / 49°F | 78 mm | 87% | 76% |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 7°C / 45°F | 97 mm | 91% | 79% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 40°F | 96 mm | 94% | 80% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 38°F | 113 mm | 95% | 85% |
What to pack for December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is December a good time to visit Manchester?
Our Manchester guide recommends: May to September for the mildest, driest conditions.
Football fans can tour Old Trafford or the Etihad Stadium even outside match days — book stadium tours ahead of time.
Best time to visit Manchester →Other United Kingdom cities in December
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Manchester in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Manchester?
December is cool in Manchester, with highs around 7°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Manchester in December?
Average highs are about 7°C (45°F) and average lows about 3°C (38°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Manchester in December?
Manchester typically gets around 113 mm of rain in December — wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Manchester?
May to September for the mildest, driest conditions.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Manchester (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.