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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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