AI-generatedWigan at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,510 h
- Rain a year
- 987 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 32 m
Climate in Wigan
Wigan has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year, Wigan is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Wigan
The best time to visit Wigan is from May to September. The wettest month is December with 102 mm of precipitation.
Wigan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wigan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Wigan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Wigan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Wigan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3518:17
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:14–08:24 · evening 17:28–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:14 · evening 18:39–18:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Wigan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Wigan in October?
In October, Wigan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wigan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:35 – 18:17
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %16 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Wigan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Wigan: score 70 against 37. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 98 mm | 82 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Wigan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January8° · 1.7 h
In January, Wigan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in January11February8° · 2.7 h
In February, Wigan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in February26March10° · 3.8 h
In March, Wigan is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in March47April13° · 5.5 h
In April, Wigan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in April63May16° · 6.6 h
In May, Wigan is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in May70June19° · 6.3 h
In June, Wigan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in June66July20° · 6.2 h
In July, Wigan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in July64August20° · 5.7 h
In August, Wigan is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in August66September18° · 4.5 h
In September, Wigan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in September37October14° · 3.1 h
In October, Wigan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in October16November11° · 1.9 h
In November, Wigan is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in November5December8° · 1.5 h
In December, Wigan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wigan.
Wigan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 20°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Wigan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (3°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6 | 8° | 3° | 1.7 h | 15 | 82 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 8° | 3° | 2.7 h | 14 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 10° | 4° | 3.8 h | 12 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 13° | 5° | 5.5 h | 12 | 62 |
| MayMay | 63 | 16° | 8° | 6.6 h | 14 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 19° | 11° | 6.3 h | 14 | 82 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 20° | 13° | 6.2 h | 15 | 86 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 20° | 13° | 5.7 h | 16 | 90 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 18° | 11° | 4.5 h | 13 | 82 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 14° | 8° | 3.1 h | 16 | 98 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 11° | 5° | 1.9 h | 16 | 95 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 8° | 3° | 1.5 h | 16 | 102 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
53.54° N, 2.64° W · 32 m · Europe/London
Sunshine1,510 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Wigan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Wigan, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain987 mm a year, most in December
Rain in Wigan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Wigan has about 16 rainy days with 98 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 7 in June
UV index in Wigan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in February: 25 km/h
Wind and clouds in Wigan
How breezy and how cloudy Wigan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Wigan typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Wigan: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Wigan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wigan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Wigan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 270 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: United Kingdom
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Wigan vs Bolton
In October the holiday weather in Wigan and Bolton is about equally good (score 37 vs 33). During the day it is about as warm in Bolton as in Wigan.
| in October | Wigan | Bolton |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Wigan ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Rotherham14°47
- 2Sheffield14°45
- 3Wakefield14°44
- 4Shrewsbury14°44
- 5Wrexham14°43
- 6Chester15°42
- 7Leeds14°42
- 8Stoke-on-Trent14°41
- 12WiganThis page14°37
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Frequently asked questions about Wigan
When is the best time to visit Wigan?
The best time to visit Wigan is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Wigan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Wigan?
The wettest month is December with 102 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 62 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wigan get?
Wigan gets around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Wigan in?
Wigan is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Wigan?
Wigan has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 64, summer holidays 65, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 6.