Weather in Northampton, England, United Kingdom in May
In an average May, Northampton sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 13°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 3°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
6°C
1996-05-18
Low
Highest
14°C
2007-05-24
Lowest
-1°C
1996-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
37°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-8°C
1981-05-03
Humidity
Highest
13.6 g/m³
2026-05-26
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
1996-05-04
Wind
Highest
55 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
7 km/h
2019-05-18
Precip
Wettest
129 mm
2007
Driest
5 mm
2020
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