AI-generatedWrexham at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,450 h
- Rain a year
- 741 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 87 m
Climate in Wrexham
Wrexham has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,450 hours of sunshine a year, Wrexham is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3618:19
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:15–08:24 · evening 17:31–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:15 · evening 18:40–18:54
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.
What is the weather like in Wrexham in October?
In October, Wrexham is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrexham.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 43 min07:36 – 18:19
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 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+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %53 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
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
Sunshine hours in Wrexham
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 Wrexham, 29 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Wrexham
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 it, 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.
Rain in Wrexham: 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, Wrexham has about 13 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Wrexham
How breezy and how cloudy Wrexham 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 Wrexham typically peaks at 21 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 Wrexham: 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Wrexham
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 January (2°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, 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 | 13 | 7° | 2° | 1.8 h | 12 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 7° | 2° | 2.7 h | 11 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 9° | 3° | 3.6 h | 12 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 12° | 4° | 5.0 h | 12 | 55 |
| MayMay | 58 | 15° | 7° | 6.1 h | 13 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 18° | 10° | 6.0 h | 12 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 19° | 12° | 5.9 h | 12 | 67 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 19° | 12° | 5.4 h | 12 | 64 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 17° | 10° | 4.3 h | 11 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 13° | 8° | 3.1 h | 13 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 9° | 5° | 2.0 h | 13 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 7° | 3° | 1.6 h | 13 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
53.05° N, 2.99° W · 87 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Wrexham
The best time to visit Wrexham is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to December; the wettest month is October with 73 mm.
Wrexham through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wrexham in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Wrexham in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Wrexham in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–17 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Wrexham in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Wrexham for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Wrexham
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 Wrexham: score 72 against 38. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 72better |
| Day high | 13° | 18° |
| Night low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 67 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul – Aug, Oct – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Wrexham month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January7° · 2 h
In January, Wrexham is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in January15February7° · 3 h
In February, Wrexham is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in February23March9° · 4 h
In March, Wrexham is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in March40April12° · 5 h
In April, Wrexham is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in April58May15° · 6 h
In May, Wrexham is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in May72June18° · 6 h
In June, Wrexham is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in June72July19° · 6 h
In July, Wrexham is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in July70August19° · 5 h
In August, Wrexham is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in August64September17° · 4 h
In September, Wrexham is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in September38October13° · 3 h
In October, Wrexham is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in October18November9° · 2 h
In November, Wrexham is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in November11December7° · 2 h
In December, Wrexham is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wrexham.
Wrexham in DecemberWrexham compared
Put Wrexham side by side with another destination.
No destination found
Wrexham vs. Chester
In October the holiday weather in Wrexham and Chester is about equally good (score 38 vs. 37). During the day Chester is 1 °C warmer than Wrexham.
| in October | Wrexham | Chester |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Wrexham ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Lincoln14°47
- 2Stratford-upon-Avon14°46
- 3Northampton14°46
- 4Nottingham14°45
- 5Leicester14°45
- 6Gloucester14°45
- 7Cheltenham14°45
- 8Derby14°44
- 17WrexhamThis page13°38
Planning a trip to Wrexham
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wrexham 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.
Wrexham has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 12 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
- 250 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.
Frequently asked questions about Wrexham
When is the best time to visit Wrexham?
The best time to visit Wrexham is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Wrexham?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Wrexham?
Rain is most frequent in May and from July to August and from October to December; the wettest month is October with 73 mm. The driest month is February with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wrexham get?
Wrexham gets around 1,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Wrexham in?
Wrexham uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Wrexham?
Wrexham has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 71, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 12.
Near Wrexham
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Wrexham
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Wrexham's – good alternatives.