Climate Insights for Horwich

The climate in Horwich is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1238mm of precipitation falls per year. Horwich receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Horwich is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, March, November, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.

Horwich sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 18°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 16°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Horwich is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1238mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 160mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 37mm. That's 124mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and November, totalling around 22cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Horwich is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Horwich, which began on June 21, 2026. Horwich is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Horwich is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 85mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 18°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Horwich 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.