Suffolk Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Suffolk, the United Kingdom in December.

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Lowestoft Ipswich Bury Saint Edmunds Newmarket

Planning a trip to Suffolk, the United Kingdom this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Suffolk in December

Suffolk, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Suffolk generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Lowestoft.

To explore the conditions in Suffolk, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Brockdish with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Lowestoft with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Lowestoft receives about 42 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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)

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit Suffolk →

Best Places to Visit in Suffolk in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Suffolk.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Suffolk

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Suffolk, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Suffolk (December)

Precipitation variation in Suffolk (December)

Lowestoft

In December Lowestoft generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
42 hours
52 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Lowestoft →

Ipswich

In December Ipswich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
49 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ipswich →

Bury Saint Edmunds

In December Bury Saint Edmunds generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bury Saint Edmunds →

Newmarket

In December Newmarket generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Newmarket →

Lavenham

In December Lavenham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
51 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Lavenham →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Suffolk, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in the United Kingdom was -10°C (14°F) in Glasgow on December 29, 1995.
  • From our sources, the wettest December day in the United Kingdom brought 301 mm (12 in) in Belfast on December 4, 1982.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Suffolk in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lowestoft 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Ipswich 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Bury Saint Edmunds 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Newmarket 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Lavenham 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Woodbridge 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Suffolk weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Suffolk, the United Kingdom in December?

Suffolk, the United Kingdom typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Lowestoft average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Suffolk, the United Kingdom in December?

Lowestoft averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Suffolk, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Suffolk, the United Kingdom during December, with Lowestoft averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Suffolk, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lowestoft, December may not be the ideal time to visit Suffolk, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly perfect weather in Lowestoft. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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