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Wigan weather in October (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Wigan for October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of October in Wigan typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Wigan in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 88 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 88 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Warrington, the United Kingdom (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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