Suffolk weather in August
Considering a trip to Suffolk this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Suffolk in August?
Suffolk is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Suffolk generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. In August, it is summer.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Lowestoft at 20°C to warm in Burwell at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Burwell and 16°C in Lowestoft. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Suffolk.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hollesley with an average of 67 mm to moderate rainfall in Bury Saint Edmunds with 72 mm. Meanwhile, Lowestoft enjoys close to 200 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Suffolk in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Suffolk climate page.
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Average weather in Lowestoft
In August Lowestoft generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ipswich
In August Ipswich generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bury Saint Edmunds
In August Bury Saint Edmunds generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Newmarket
In August Newmarket generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lavenham
In August Lavenham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Suffolk, in the United Kingdom.
Is August the best time to visit Suffolk?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Suffolk with overall perfect weather in Lowestoft.
Generally speaking, August provides perfect weather in Lowestoft. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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