Climate Insights for Wigtoft
Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Climate Overview
The climate in Wigtoft is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 717 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wigtoft receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wigtoft is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Wigtoft is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 28.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Wigtoft receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wigtoft is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Wigtoft sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 22°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Wigtoft sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 71°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 64°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Wigtoft is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 717 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 73 mm of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 41 mm. That's 32 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Wigtoft is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. July and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.6 in. That's 1.3 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Wigtoft is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Wigtoft is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Wigtoft is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 64 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Wigtoft is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 36°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wigtoft based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wigtoft based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.