What’s the climate like in Ipswich?
The current climate of Ipswich features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ipswich in recent years was 34°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in February 2018.
On average, Ipswich gets 751 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of England? Check out the weather and climate in places like London, Edinburgh, Cornwall, or have a look at other destinations in England.
Best time to visit Ipswich?
The best time to visit Ipswich for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ipswich. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ipswich
The climate table of Ipswich shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 83 | 78 | 57 | 36 | 44 | 41 | 45 | 52 | 42 | 120 | 82 | 71 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,3 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 751 mm per year, averaging 63 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 36 mm in April, 41 mm in June and 42 mm in September
- Wettest months: 120 mm in October, 83 mm in January and 82 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Ipswich
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ipswich, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ipswich
This graph shows how much precipitation Ipswich, England, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Ipswich
This graph shows how much snow Ipswich, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ipswich
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ipswich, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ipswich
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ipswich, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ipswich
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ipswich, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Ipswich
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Ipswich, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ipswich by Month
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