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Weather in May in Suffolk

Considering a trip to Suffolk this May 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 May?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Lowestoft to 18°C in Burwell. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Burwell and 10°C in Lowestoft.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aldeburgh with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Bury Saint Edmunds with 61 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Lowestoft enjoys close to 204 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Suffolk for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Suffolk climate page.

Where to go in Suffolk in May

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

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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).

Popular destinations

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

Lowestoft

In May Lowestoft generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Lowestoft
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
7°C 
176 hours 
43 mm 
15 days 
14°C 
10°C 
204 hours 
53 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
17°C 
13°C 
183 hours 
61 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Lowestoft

Ipswich

In May Ipswich generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
<<   April April
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13°C 
6°C 
166 hours 
50 mm 
14 days 
16°C 
9°C 
195 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
12°C 
200 hours 
63 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Ipswich

Bury Saint Edmunds

In May Bury Saint Edmunds generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
153 hours 
56 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
180 hours 
61 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
177 hours 
71 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Bury Saint Edmunds

Newmarket

In May Newmarket generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Newmarket
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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
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
153 hours 
55 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
8°C 
180 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
177 hours 
70 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Newmarket

Lavenham

In May Lavenham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Lavenham
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
14°C 
6°C 
153 hours 
54 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
9°C 
180 hours 
59 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
11°C 
177 hours 
67 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Lavenham

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

Is May the best time to visit Suffolk?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Suffolk with overall tolerable weather in Lowestoft.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly perfect weather in Lowestoft. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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