WinterOff season ~33°F highs

Things to do in Manchester in December

December is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Manchester, with average highs around 33°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a December weekend Where else in December

Best picks for December

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in December.

1Indoor escape

USS Albacore

1953 research submarine

2Indoor escape

Currier Museum of Art

art museum in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Holidays in December 2026

Christmas Day · Fri, Dec 25

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

What’s on in Manchester in December

Concerts, games and shows in the next few weeks. Tickets open on Ticketmaster.

Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PMShaun CassidyNashua Center For the Arts Plan a weekend around it

Wed, Dec 2 · 8:00 PMAoife O'Donovan and Chris Thile present WassailGroton Hill Music Center Plan a weekend around it

Manchester in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Manchester?

December is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Manchester, with average highs around 33°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Manchester in December?

Average daytime highs are around 33°F, compared with 84°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Manchester in December?

Top picks for December: USS Albacore, Currier Museum of Art, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Strawbery Banke Museum, Canobie Lake Park.