Northamptonshire

Warm and Dry Weekend Ahead for Wellingborough

By

Karen McGinn
8 May 2026, 9:49 am

Residents in Wellingborough can look forward to a warm and dry Saturday, 9 May 2026, before conditions turn cooler and windier for the remainder of the weekend. According to the Met Office, the area will enjoy sunny intervals and temperatures reaching a high of 20°C.

Saturday offers ideal conditions for outdoor plans, as the day is expected to remain mostly dry with light winds reaching up to 11mph. With the sun rising at 05:18 and not setting until 20:42, the community can take advantage of over 15 hours of daylight. There is only a 10% chance of rain late in the evening at 10pm.

Those heading outdoors should be aware that the UV level on Saturday is rated as High. The Met Office advises residents to seek shade during midday hours, cover up, and use sunscreen to stay protected. For those concerned about allergies, pollen levels across the weekend remain low for all species, though some early season grass pollen has been noted.

The weather will change significantly on Sunday, 10 May, as temperatures drop to a cooler 14°C. The day will be cloudier, and residents should prepare for much stronger wind gusts, which are expected to reach up to 33mph. This forecast was last updated by the Met Office at 3:12am on 8 May 2026.

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