Suffolk Weather in March

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

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Lowestoft Ipswich Bury Saint Edmunds Newmarket

Planning a journey to Suffolk, the United Kingdom this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Suffolk in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Lowestoft to 12°C (54°F) in Burwell. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Burwell and 5°C (41°F) in Lowestoft.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sudbury with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Corton with 54 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Lowestoft, you can expect around 115 hours of sunlight in March, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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 March

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

Temperature range in Suffolk (March)

Precipitation variation in Suffolk (March)

Lowestoft

In March Lowestoft generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
80 hours
115 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lowestoft →

Ipswich

In March Ipswich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
78 hours
115 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Ipswich →

Bury Saint Edmunds

In March Bury Saint Edmunds generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
111 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bury Saint Edmunds →

Newmarket

In March Newmarket generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
111 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Newmarket →

Lavenham

In March Lavenham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
111 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lavenham →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lowestoft 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Ipswich 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Bury Saint Edmunds 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Newmarket 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Lavenham 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Woodbridge 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)

Suffolk weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Suffolk, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Lowestoft, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

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

Average temperatures in Suffolk, the United Kingdom during March range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Lowestoft.

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

March is on the drier side in Suffolk, the United Kingdom. Lowestoft averages only about 54 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Suffolk, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Lowestoft.

Generally speaking, August provides perfect weather in Lowestoft. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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