Cambridge Weather in August

What's the weather like in Cambridge (Waikato) in August 2024?

The climate in Cambridge during August can be summarized as cool and damp.

August is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Cambridge weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.6°C 58.3°F
Nightly temperature 5.2°C 41.4°F
Average temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Daily sunshine 4.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 118 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 15°C 59°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Cambridge

Cambridge average temperature in August

August rainfall

Cambridge average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Cambridge average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cambridge in August 2024.

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Cambridge weather stats

Cambridge weather statistics
Hottest month: February 24.3°C 75.7°F
Driest month: February 83mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: January 7.7hrs
Coldest month: July 13.1°C 55.6°F
Wettest month: July 125mm 4.9ins
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