Suffolk Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Suffolk, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Suffolk

Suffolk in the United Kingdom sees its peak temperatures in August (20°C (68°F)) and its coolest in February (8°C (46°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Lowestoft, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Suffolk during July and August is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 20°C (68°F).

The colder months are generally January, February, March and December.

Precipitation in Suffolk shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in October (88 mm (3.5 in)), while April tends to be drier (43 mm (1.7 in)).

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Suffolk by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Suffolk - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lowestoft)

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Lowestoft Ipswich Bury Saint Edmunds Newmarket Lavenham Woodbridge
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Climate map of Suffolk

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Lowestoft 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 16°C (61°F) 812 mm (32 in) 1,572 hours
Ipswich 8°C (46°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 15°C (59°F) 736 mm (29 in) 1,609 hours
Bury Saint Edmunds 8°C (46°F) 23°C (73°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 725 mm (29 in) 1,501 hours
Newmarket 8°C (46°F) 23°C (73°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 718 mm (28 in) 1,501 hours
Lavenham 8°C (46°F) 23°C (73°F) 3°C (37°F) 14°C (57°F) 709 mm (28 in) 1,501 hours
Woodbridge 9°C (48°F) 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 15°C (59°F) 724 mm (29 in) 1,572 hours

Places in Suffolk, the United Kingdom

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