Kettering, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records.
Kettering, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kettering, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Nov 
Wetter season: Mar–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.1/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 14°C / 7°C
Feels Like 11°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 60 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 22 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 5 days
Hottest Month
21°C
July
Avg Low14°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High7°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
10days
January
Avg High7°C
Avg Low2°C
Windiest Month
26 km/h
February (Gusts 49)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:41
Daylight 16.8h
Sunset 21:28
Live conditions—
Kettering on the map · live conditions
Kettering, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Kettering
- Population
- 63.7K
- Coordinates
- 52.40°, -0.73°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 11 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 7°C / 2°C . Feb: 8°C / 3°C . Mar: 10°C / 3°C . Apr: 13°C / 4°C . May: 16°C / 8°C . Jun: 20°C / 11°C . Jul: 21°C / 14°C . Aug: 21°C / 13°C . Sep: 19°C / 11°C . Oct: 15°C / 9°C . Nov: 10°C / 5°C . Dec: 8°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 53 mm. Feb: 51 mm. Mar: 59 mm. Apr: 44 mm. May: 58 mm. Jun: 61 mm. Jul: 66 mm. Aug: 57 mm. Sep: 65 mm. Oct: 73 mm. Nov: 68 mm. Dec: 70 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 87%. Feb: 83%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 76%. May: 75%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 73%. Sep: 78%. Oct: 83%. Nov: 87%. Dec: 89%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 26 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 21 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 2 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 1 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.3°C (2.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 23°C | Jul · 21°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 1°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 124 mm | Oct · 73 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 26 km/h | Feb · 26 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Fair June best
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 2°C | 3°C / -3°C | 10days (53 mm) Wet | 3.6h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 8°C / 3°C | 4°C / -2°C | 10days (51 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 83% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / 3°C | 6°C / -1°C | 12days (59 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 80% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 4°C | 9°C / 1°C | 10days (44 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 76% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May | 16°C / 8°C | 14°C / 5°C | 10days (58 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 20°C / 11°C | 18°C / 9°C | 10days (61 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 21°C / 14°C | 20°C / 12°C | 13days (66 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 21°C / 13°C | 20°C / 12°C | 11days (57 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 19°C / 11°C | 17°C / 9°C | 11days (65 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 78% Humid | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 9°C | 12°C / 6°C | 12days (73 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 5°C | 7°C / 1°C | 11days (68 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 87% Very Muggy | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / 0°C | 12days (70 mm) Wet | 2.7h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kettering are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kettering, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kettering is July, with average daytime highs of 21°C (71°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kettering is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kettering is October, averaging 73mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kettering runs through July, March, October, December, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Kettering.
Kettering receives approximately 85 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Kettering.
The least favorable months to visit Kettering are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Kettering is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Kettering is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Kettering receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 5 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kettering are 22 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 26 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 49 km/h / 31 mph).
Kettering averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 69%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Kettering is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kettering has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kettering ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 11°C (52°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Kettering. It earns a climate score of 7.3/10 with Good.
For June in Kettering, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 20°C (67°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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