England, United Kingdom
Widnes
Widnes is a town in England, United Kingdom, close to the sea. It has a population of about 61,464 (2011). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population61,464
Local time23:25
53.36° N, 2.73° WElevation 13 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
Postal codeWA8October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month96mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Widnes at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:54 · 17:5710 h 03 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:06Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 5.7Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in July
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
78 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
50 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 3 km
Weather in Widnes
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 33 km/h · humidity 68%
Today24 Oct15°9°10.7 mm
Sun25 Oct12°9°3.1 mm
Mon26 Oct17°7°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°9°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct16°7°1 mm
Thu29 Oct15°9°
Fri30 Oct13°8°2.9 mm
Sat31 Oct14°8°9.3 mm
Sun1 Nov11°4°
Mon2 Nov8°4°
When to go to Widnes
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 17 | 23 | 39 | 56 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 41 | 20 | 17 |
| High | 8° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 72 | 50 | 63 | 58 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 78 | 75 | 96 | 86 | 83 |
| Wet days | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Sea | 7° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 11° | 9° |
What's on in Widnes
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Widnes
1.4 km
St Mary's Church, WidnesBuilt 1910
1.8 km
St Michael's Church, DittonBuilt 1879
0.5 km
St Marie's Church, WidnesBuilt 1865
2 km
All Saints Church, RuncornBuilt 1849
1.1 km
St Bede's Church, WidnesBuilt 1847
2.6 km
St Luke's Church, Farnworth
Museum1.1 km
Catalyst Science Discovery CentreBuilt 1989Museum2.3 km
Widnes Rugby League MuseumBuilt 2007Outdoors around Widnes
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Lloyds Meadow GlampingCamp sites
0.4 kmHelsby HillViewpoints · 141 m
0.4 kmFrodsham War MemorialViewpoints
0.8 kmNorthwest FaceClimbing
1.1 kmSherdley Road Caravan SiteCamp sites
1.3 kmHuyton & Prescot Golf ClubGolf courses
1.5 kmThe Snow Centre ManchesterSki area · 0 km of pistes · 3 lifts
27 kmShipmatesDive site
16 kmNature around Widnes
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Widnes
Earthquakes around Widnes
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Morfa Bychan 5 km ↙1984 · 112 km
Towns and villages around Widnes
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Widnes from above
Around Widnes40 places to see, do and reach nearby
River WeaverNature5.4 kmRiver GowyNature11 kmPrescot reservoirsNature9.6 kmSutton Mill DamNature7.2 kmOld Garston RiverNature12 kmAppleton ReservoirNature8.9 kmSpike IslandNature0.9 kmCrosby BeachNature24 kmWinter HillMountain33 kmGreat HillMountain36 kmPen-Llan-y-gwrMountain39 kmMoel FindegMountain39 kmRivington PikeMountain31 kmBurley HillMountain40 kmThe Snow Centre ManchesterSki area27 kmShipmatesDive site16 kmSt Mary's Church, WidnesMonument1.4 kmSt Michael's Church, DittonMonument1.8 kmSt Marie's Church, WidnesMonument0.5 kmAll Saints Church, RuncornMonument2.0 kmSt Bede's Church, WidnesMonument1.1 kmSt Luke's Church, FarnworthMonument2.5 kmWidnes railway stationMonument1.9 kmHough Green railway stationMonument3.0 kmCatalyst Science Discovery CentreMuseum1.1 kmWidnes Rugby League MuseumMuseum2.3 kmSudley HouseMuseum13 kmWarrington Museum and Art GalleryMuseum9.6 kmNational Waterways Museum, Ellesmere PortMuseum13 kmWidnesStation1.9 kmRuncornStation2.6 kmHough GreenStation3.0 kmInce FerryFerry port10 kmMersey FerriesFerry port18 kmLiverpoolPlace17 kmChesterPlace22 kmWarringtonPlace11 kmSt HelensPlace9.8 kmRuncornPlace2.2 kmWiganPlace21 km
Postal code
WA8
Getting to Widnes
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPL
8.2 kmManchester AirportMAN
30 kmLeeds Bradford AirportLBA
90 kmWidnesRailway station
1.9 kmRuncornRailway station
2.6 kmHough GreenRailway station
3 kmInce FerryFerry port
10 kmMersey FerriesFerry port
18 kmPlaces near Widnes
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Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Widnes?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Widnes.
What is the hottest month in Widnes?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Widnes?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Widnes?
August is the wettest month with about 78 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Widnes?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in February at about 6°C.
What is the postal code of Widnes?
The postal code of Widnes is WA8.