Wigan
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Current Weather
9°49°
Drizzle and Breezy
Feels Like: 6°44°
Min: 7°44°
Max: 10°51°
The next few hours will be breezy and overcast, with today reaching 10°C and dropping to 7°C. The coming days will be drizzle
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17:44
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View stargazing scoreWeather in Wigan today, October 23, 2026
Wigan is set for a fine, sunny day on October 23, 2026, with only limited interruptions to the clear sky. The early hours look particularly favourable for being outside.Wigan is set for a fine, sunny day on October 23, 2026, with only limited interruptions to the clear sky. The early hours look particularly favourable for being outside.
Expect highs of 10°C and cooler readings close to 7°C. Relative humidity sits between 70% and 95%, reaching its peak around 12:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 15:00 at 43 km/h.Expect highs of 51°F and cooler readings close to 44°F. Relative humidity sits between 70% and 95%, reaching its peak around 12:00. Expect a blustery spell, with winds strongest near 15:00 at 27 mph.
Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 14:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 100% near 12:00. Visibility stays generally good near 21.8 km on average, though it can drop toward 0.7 km in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 08:04 and sets at 17:44, for a total of 9 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today.Through the afternoon wet weather remains a factor, with rain chances near 100% around 14:00. Cloud also stays substantial, close to 100% near 12:00. Visibility stays generally good near 13.5 mi on average, though it can drop toward 0.4 mi in thicker cloud or showers. The sun rises at 08:04 and sets at 17:44, for a total of 9 hours 40 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Wigan on October 23, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 10°C.The practical takeaway for Wigan on October 23, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 51°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Wigan
How warm does it get in Wigan?
The warmest month in Wigan is July, with average high temperatures of 20°C. The average temperature during this period is around 17°C.The warmest month in Wigan is July, with average high temperatures of 68°F. The average temperature during this period is around 62°F.
How cold does it get in Wigan?
The coldest month in Wigan is January, with average low temperatures of 3°C. The average temperature during this period is around 5°C.The coldest month in Wigan is January, with average low temperatures of 38°F. The average temperature during this period is around 42°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Wigan?
The wettest month in Wigan is October, with an average of 107 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Wigan is October, with an average of 4.2 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Wigan?
The driest month in Wigan is April, with an average of 60 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Wigan is April, with an average of 2.4 in of precipitation.