The Met Office has forecast a significant drop in temperatures for Northampton, Northamptonshire, with wind gusts expected to reach 41mph by Wednesday 25 March 2026. This shift marks the end of a brief mild period and will bring scattered heavy showers and much colder air to the town.
Tuesday will see a daytime high of 14°C, but heavy rain is expected to arrive from the west in the evening with a 90 per cent chance of a downpour overnight. By Wednesday, the temperature will reach a maximum of only 9°C, and a strong wind chill will make it feel as cold as -3°C at times.
Wind gusts are forecast to reach 38mph on Tuesday and increase to 41mph on Wednesday, which could impact outdoor plans and local travel. The regional forecast confirms that the weather will remain unsettled with a mix of sunshine and heavy showers throughout the midweek period.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Steve Willington said that this move to a cooler flow of air is typical for the month of March. He explained that it is “not unusual to see colder spells and even some wintry showers in March” after a spell of early spring sunshine.
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