Residents in Ipswich can look forward to a mild but changeable week, with temperatures expected to stay slightly above the typical seasonal average. According to the Met Office, daytime temperatures throughout the week will range between 15°C and 18°C, which is warmer than the usual April daytime maximum of 12°C to 13°C.
Wednesday 15 April is expected to be the wettest day of the week, with an 80 per cent chance of light rain and wind gusts reaching up to 28mph. Following this, conditions will brighten, with Friday 17 April set to be the warmest day of the week, reaching 17°C to 18°C with sunny intervals and light winds.
Those who suffer from hay fever should prepare for high pollen levels, which are forecast for most of the week, including Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Birch pollen is the primary cause, and with approximately 10 million people in England affected by hay fever, residents may notice symptoms as the birch pollen season peaks through April and May.
This week’s mild conditions follow an unseasonably warm spell earlier this month. On 8 April 2026, temperatures across the UK reached 26.5°C, marking one of the hottest April days in 80 years.
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