Wigan weather forecast
UK towns · Greater Manchester, England · 53.55°N 2.63°W
Wigan, in Greater Manchester, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 19.1°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.2°C. The town sees roughly 1308mm of rain a year; February is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9° | 2.2° | 115mm | 16 |
| Feb | 8.4° | 3.1° | 138mm | 19 |
| Mar | 10° | 3.3° | 94mm | 15 |
| Apr | 12.1° | 4.2° | 67mm | 12 |
| May | 15.5° | 8.1° | 83mm | 14 |
| Jun | 18.4° | 10.9° | 79mm | 15 |
| Jul | 18.7° | 12.4° | 134mm | 19 |
| Aug | 19.1° | 12.7° | 108mm | 18 |
| Sep | 17.4° | 11° | 107mm | 15 |
| Oct | 13.8° | 8.5° | 138mm | 20 |
| Nov | 9.8° | 5.3° | 107mm | 18 |
| Dec | 7.4° | 3.3° | 138mm | 20 |
Seasons in Wigan
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Wigan climb from 10°C in March to 15.5°C by May, while nights ease from 3.3°C to 8.1°C. The season brings around 244mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.7°C, peaking in August at 19.1°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (79mm over ~15 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Wigan gets roughly 16.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.4°C in September to 9.8°C by November, with around 352mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.9°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.2°C, daytime high 6.9°C). Expect about 55 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Wigan compares
| Wigan | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1308mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 201 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.7°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.9°C | 3.4°C |
Wigan is about 24% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Wigan weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Wigan?
August is typically the warmest month in Wigan, with average daytime highs of 19.1°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Wigan?
February is usually the wettest month, with around 138mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days. April is typically the driest (67mm).
How much does it rain in Wigan per year?
Wigan receives roughly 1308mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 201 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Wigan?
Winter nights (December–February) in Wigan average around 2.9°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.2°C).
When is the best time to visit Wigan for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Wigan. June is typically the driest of the warm months (79mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 19.1°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Wigan's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Wigan receives 1308mm of rain a year, about 24% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.7°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.9°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Wigan?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Wigan averages 201 rainy days a year, with February the wettest month (138mm) and April the driest (67mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Wigan?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.