Manchester weather in December
December in Manchester: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Manchester · #486 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Manchester climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 116 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 91% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.6 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.9 cm / 1.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Manchester in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Manchester?
- December in Manchester: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Manchester on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Manchester in December?
- In December, Manchester averages a daily high of 7.3°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 116 mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Manchester in December?
- Manchester has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in December.
- Does it snow in Manchester in December?
- Manchester sees roughly 2.9 cm of snowfall in December.