Wigton Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Wigton is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C (46°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Wigton has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1219 mm (48 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Wigton has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 123 mm (4.8 in), and the driest month, April, with 80 mm (3.1 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Wigton Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Wigton. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.4 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year