Wigan Weather in August

What's the weather like in Wigan (England) in August 2024?

The climate in Wigan during August can be summarized as mild and damp.

August is in the summer in Wigan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Wigan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.6°C 65.5°F
Nightly temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Average temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 105 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wigan with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Wigan

Wigan average temperature in August

August rainfall

Wigan average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Wigan average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Wigan in August 2024.

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Wigan weather stats

Wigan weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.6°C 65.5°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 5.7°C 42.3°F
Wettest month: October 118mm 4.6ins
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