When is the best time to go to Cambridge
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cambridge, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Cambridge
Cambridge weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cambridge are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 84mm | 7.7hrs | 15.5hrs |
Warm and a little damp weather often prevails in Cambridge during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Cambridge and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Cambridge weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 83mm | 7.2hrs | 14.4hrs |
February in Cambridge is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Cambridge and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Cambridge weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 88mm | 6hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in March in Cambridge is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Cambridge and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 86mm | 5.7hrs | 12.1hrs |
Cambridge's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cambridge, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Cambridge and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 106mm | 4.5hrs | 11.1hrs |
May is a damp month in Cambridge and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cambridge.
May is in the fall / autumn in Cambridge and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 118mm | 3.7hrs | 15.5hrs |
June is a damp month in Cambridge and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cambridge for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest 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 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 125mm | 4.3hrs | 14.4hrs |
July in Cambridge is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cambridge for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 118mm | 4.5hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in August in Cambridge is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cambridge for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 106mm | 5hrs | 12.1hrs |
Cambridge's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cambridge.
September is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Cambridge weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 100mm | 5.9hrs | 11.1hrs |
October is a damp month in Cambridge and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cambridge.
October is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 100mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Cambridge weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 96mm | 6.8hrs | 15.5hrs |
November is a a little damp month in Cambridge and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Cambridge weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 107mm | 7.2hrs | 14.4hrs |
December in Cambridge is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Cambridge, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Cambridge and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Cambridge weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | February | 21°C 69.8°F |
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