Cambridge Weather in August

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

The climate in Cambridge during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Cambridge and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Cambridge weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.5°C 70.6°F
Nightly temperature 11.4°C 52.4°F
Average temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 16.7°C 62°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.2 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: July 21.3°C 70.3°F
Driest month: February 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: June 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: August 53mm 2.1ins
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