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Weather in January in Suffolk

Planning a trip to Suffolk this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Suffolk in January?

Suffolk is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Suffolk generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Lowestoft. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Suffolk in January, check out the map below.

For a closer look at conditions across Suffolk, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Brockdish with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Lowestoft with 72 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 52 hours of sunlight in Lowestoft. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Suffolk climate page.

Where to go in Suffolk in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Suffolk on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Suffolk's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Suffolk?

Lowestoft

In January Lowestoft generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lowestoft
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
9°C 
1,572 hours 
812 mm 
176 days 
poor 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
52 hours 
72 mm 
19 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
4°C 
80 hours 
66 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Lowestoft

Ipswich

In January Ipswich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ipswich
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
8°C 
1,609 hours 
736 mm 
163 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
61 hours 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
78 hours 
57 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Ipswich

Bury Saint Edmunds

In January Bury Saint Edmunds generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bury Saint Edmunds
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,501 hours 
725 mm 
175 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
56 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
77 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bury Saint Edmunds

Newmarket

In January Newmarket generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Newmarket
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,501 hours 
718 mm 
173 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
56 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
2°C 
77 hours 
51 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Newmarket

Lavenham

In January Lavenham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lavenham
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,501 hours 
709 mm 
169 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
3°C 
58 hours 
56 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
9°C 
3°C 
77 hours 
52 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Lavenham

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

Is January the best time to visit Suffolk?

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

Generally speaking, August provides 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?

We have much more information about the climate in Suffolk.

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