Weather in Northampton in May
In an average May, Northampton sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 7°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 21°C |
| Average low | 7°C |
| Typical low range | 4°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
7°C
1997-05-06
Low
Highest
15°C
2017-05-16
Lowest
-1°C
1982-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
37°C
2026-05-26
Lowest
-6°C
1981-05-03
Humidity
Highest
13.8 g/m³
1989-05-24
Lowest
4.4 g/m³
1996-05-05
Wind
Highest
45 km/h
2011-05-23
Lowest
7 km/h
1980-05-19
Gust
Highest
92 km/h
2021-05-03
Lowest
15 km/h
2024-05-17
Precip
Wettest
129 mm
1983
Driest
7 mm
2020
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