AI-generatedIpswich at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 685 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Ipswich
Ipswich has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Ipswich is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:1818:04
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:57–08:05 · evening 17:17–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:57 · evening 18:25–18:38
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ipswich in October?
In October, Ipswich is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ipswich.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 46 min07:18 – 18:04
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ipswich
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 14.2 – 15.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ipswich ranges from 6.4 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.7 and 19.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.4° | 6.1° | 8.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.4° | 5.2° | 7.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.9° | 5.1° | 8.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.8° | 7.8° | 9.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.7° | 10.6° | 12.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.8° | 13.9° | 15.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.4° | 16.2° | 18.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.9° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.5° | 16.5° | 18.5° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 15.0° | 14.2° | 15.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.0° | 11.1° | 13.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.0° | 7.8° | 10.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ipswich
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Ipswich, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ipswich
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 90 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ipswich: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ipswich has about 13 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ipswich
How breezy and how cloudy Ipswich is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ipswich typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Ipswich: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ipswich
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 7° | 3° | 7.4° | 2.1 h | 12 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 8° | 3° | 6.4° | 3.0 h | 10 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 9° | 4° | 6.9° | 4.0 h | 10 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 12° | 6° | 8.8° | 6.1 h | 9 | 39 |
| MayMay | 65 | 15° | 9° | 11.7° | 7.0 h | 10 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 18° | 12° | 14.8° | 7.1 h | 10 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 20° | 15° | 17.4° | 7.0 h | 12 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 21° | 15° | 18.6° | 6.6 h | 11 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 18° | 13° | 17.5° | 5.3 h | 10 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 15° | 10° | 15.0° | 3.8 h | 13 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 10° | 7° | 12.0° | 2.5 h | 12 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 8° | 4° | 9.0° | 1.9 h | 12 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Ipswich
The best time to visit Ipswich is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent in July and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 73 mm.
Ipswich through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ipswich in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Ipswich in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Ipswich in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Ipswich in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ipswich for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ipswich
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Ipswich: score 81 against 47. In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 81better |
| Day high | 15° | 18° |
| Night low | 10° | 12° |
| Sea | 15.0° | 14.8° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 54 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Ipswich month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January7° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In January, Ipswich is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in January16February8° · Sea 6° · 3 h
In February, Ipswich is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in February27March9° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In March, Ipswich is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in March48April12° · Sea 9° · 6 h
In April, Ipswich is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in April65May15° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In May, Ipswich is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in May81June18° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In June, Ipswich is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in June76July20° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In July, Ipswich is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in July78August21° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Ipswich is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in August76September18° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In September, Ipswich is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in September47October15° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In October, Ipswich is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in October25November10° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In November, Ipswich is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ipswich.
Ipswich in November12December8° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In December, Ipswich is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ipswich.
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Ipswich vs. Colchester
In October the holiday weather in Ipswich and Colchester is about equally good (score 47 vs. 51). During the day it is about as warm in Colchester as in Ipswich. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ipswich | Colchester |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Ipswich ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Cambridge15°51
- 2London15°51
- 3Canterbury15°50
- 4Peterborough15°49
- 5Watford15°49
- 6Slough15°49
- 7Brighton15°16°49
- 8Winchester15°49
- 10IpswichThis page15°15°47
Planning a trip to Ipswich
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ipswich in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ipswich has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 130 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ipswich
When is the best time to visit Ipswich?
The best time to visit Ipswich is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ipswich?
The sea temperature in Ipswich ranges from 6.4 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ipswich in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ipswich?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Ipswich?
Rain is most frequent in July and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 73 mm. The driest month is April with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ipswich get?
Ipswich gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Ipswich in?
Ipswich uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Ipswich?
Ipswich has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 13.
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