Cambridge Weather in May
What's the weather like in Cambridge (Saint James) in May 2024?
The climate in Cambridge during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
May is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 30.1°C 86.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
| Average temperature | 26.2°C 79.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 368 mm 14.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.2°C 82.7°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average May is the wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 368mm 14.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Cambridge
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Cambridge weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 31.1°C 88°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 64mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 8.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 368mm 14.5ins |
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