Ipswich Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Ipswich changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 22°C (72°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in January to 8°C (46°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Ipswich has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 741 mm (29 in) of rainfall annually. Ipswich can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation spread across 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ipswich Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Ipswich experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.1 hours daily sunshine in November, it dips to 6.6 hours in May, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Ipswich.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 59%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year