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Bury Saint Edmunds Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Bury Saint Edmunds is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Bury Saint Edmunds, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a chilly 8°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Bury Saint Edmunds receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 725 mm. Precipitation levels in Bury Saint Edmunds remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 72 mm over 13 days. In March, this drops slightly to 49 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bury Saint Edmunds serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cambridge, the United Kingdom (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Forecast for Bury Saint Edmunds

Wednesday
19 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
6°C
0 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
13°C
1.9 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
15°C
0 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Bury Saint Edmunds in the United Kingdom

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Bury Saint Edmunds?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Bury Saint Edmunds?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Bury Saint Edmunds?
    August tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Bury Saint Edmunds?
    March is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Bury Saint Edmunds?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.

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