Wigan weather in January (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Wigan in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Wigan includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 3°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Wigan in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. You can typically expect 19 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Wigan. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wigan climate page with graphs.

 

Wigan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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