Suffolk Weather in January

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

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Lowestoft Ipswich Bury Saint Edmunds Newmarket

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

What to Expect in Suffolk in January

Suffolk, the United Kingdom 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 (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Lowestoft.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Brockdish with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Lowestoft with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Lowestoft sees roughly 52 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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) This monthJune17°C (63°F) July19°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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Suffolk, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Suffolk (January)

Precipitation variation in Suffolk (January)

Lowestoft

In January Lowestoft 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
52 hours
80 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lowestoft →

Ipswich

In January Ipswich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
49 hours
61 hours
78 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ipswich →

Bury Saint Edmunds

In January Bury Saint Edmunds generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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

Newmarket

In January Newmarket generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
58 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Newmarket →

Lavenham

In January Lavenham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
58 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
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 January extremes

Notable January 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.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lowestoft 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Ipswich 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Bury Saint Edmunds 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Newmarket 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Lavenham 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Woodbridge 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Suffolk weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Suffolk, the United Kingdom in January. The popular destination of Lowestoft averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Lowestoft, the average daytime high in January is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

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

Not particularly. Lowestoft averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Suffolk, the United Kingdom.

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

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

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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