When is the best time to go to Wigan

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Wigan, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Wigan weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wigan are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Wigan January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 103mm 1.6hrs 9.5hrs

The weather in January in Wigan is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wigan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Wigan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Wigan with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Wigan February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 70mm 2.5hrs 11.1hrs

February in Wigan is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wigan.

February is in the winter in Wigan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wigan with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Wigan March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 86mm 3.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Wigan is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wigan.

March is in the spring in Wigan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wigan with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Wigan weather in March »

April

Wigan April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 70mm 5hrs 15.2hrs

Wigan's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Wigan, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Wigan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wigan with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Wigan weather in April »

May

Wigan May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 75mm 6.3hrs 17.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Wigan and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Wigan, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Wigan and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wigan with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Wigan weather in May »

June

Wigan June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 84mm 6.6hrs 9.5hrs

The weather in June in Wigan is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wigan, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Wigan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wigan with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Wigan weather in June »

July

Wigan July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 80mm 5.9hrs 11.1hrs

July in Wigan is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Wigan, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Wigan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wigan with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Wigan weather in July »

August

Wigan August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 105mm 5.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Wigan is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Wigan, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Wigan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th 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.

Wigan weather in August »

September

Wigan September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 105mm 4.3hrs 15.2hrs

Wigan's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Wigan, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Wigan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Wigan weather in September »

October

Wigan October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 118mm 3.1hrs 17.3hrs

October is a damp month in Wigan and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wigan.

October is in the fall / autumn in Wigan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wigan with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Wigan weather in October »

November

Wigan November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 113mm 2.1hrs 9.5hrs

November is a damp month in Wigan and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wigan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Wigan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wigan with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Wigan weather in November »

December

Wigan December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 110mm 1.5hrs 11.1hrs

December in Wigan is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Wigan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Wigan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wigan with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Wigan weather in December »

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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
Warmest sea: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
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