Residents in Northampton can expect a period of unsettled weather this week, with the Met Office reporting that while the week begins with overcast skies, rain and showers are set to move in by mid-week.
Monday 11 May is starting off as an overcast day with a high of 13°C, though it will feel closer to 10°C. Winds may gust up to 22mph throughout the day. Tuesday 12 May offers a brief improvement with sunny intervals and a warmer high of 16°C, although residents should be aware that wind gusts will increase to 28mph.
The weather is expected to turn noticeably wetter from Wednesday 13 May, which is forecast to be the wettest day of the week. Light showers are likely throughout the day, with the chance of rain climbing to 90% during the morning hours and reaching ≥95% by the afternoon. It will feel particularly cool, with a real-feel temperature of 9°C and brisk winds reaching 40mph.
Showery conditions will persist into Thursday 14 May, with a high of 13°C and wind gusts up to 23mph. A transition to drier weather is expected by Friday 15 May, bringing sunny intervals and a high of 14°C. Despite the rain, those prone to allergies will benefit from low pollen levels throughout the week.
Looking further ahead, the long-range forecast through 24 May suggests that unsettled conditions will likely continue across the region, as low pressure systems bring further periods of rain. While typical May weather in the United Kingdom often sees daytime maximum temperatures averaging 17°C, Northampton residents should remain prepared for variable conditions as the month continues.
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