Northampton weather
UK towns · Northamptonshire, England · 52.24°N 0.90°W
Northampton, in Northamptonshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 21.7°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.9°C. The town sees roughly 769mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3° | 1.9° | 57mm | 11 |
| Feb | 9.4° | 3.4° | 61mm | 12 |
| Mar | 10.5° | 3.6° | 62mm | 14 |
| Apr | 13° | 4.3° | 45mm | 10 |
| May | 16.6° | 8.1° | 57mm | 12 |
| Jun | 19.9° | 11.1° | 61mm | 10 |
| Jul | 21.3° | 13.1° | 72mm | 14 |
| Aug | 21.7° | 13.4° | 52mm | 9 |
| Sep | 19.4° | 11.4° | 67mm | 11 |
| Oct | 14.9° | 8.7° | 100mm | 14 |
| Nov | 10.4° | 5.2° | 62mm | 10 |
| Dec | 8° | 3.6° | 73mm | 14 |
Northampton weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Northampton?
August is typically the warmest month in Northampton, with average daytime highs of 21.7°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Northampton?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 100mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days. April is typically the driest (45mm).
How much does it rain in Northampton per year?
Northampton receives roughly 769mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 141 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Northampton?
Winter nights (December–February) in Northampton average around 3.0°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.9°C).