Wigan Climate by Month
The temperature in Wigan can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Wigan can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Wigan is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1096 mm. Year-round, Wigan has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 109 mm, and the driest month, April, with 75 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Wigan. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Wigan in the United Kingdom
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 109 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 75 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 187 hours of sunshine.
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