Ipswich weather in January (Suffolk, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Ipswich during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Ipswich generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Ipswich in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 61 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ipswich. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ipswich climate page with graphs.

 

Ipswich, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chelmsford, the United Kingdom (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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