Wigan weather
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 |
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).