When is the best time to go to Cambridge

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cambridge, United Kingdom. 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.

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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

Cambridge January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 44mm 2hrs 9.6hrs

January in Cambridge is generally reasonably dry 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.

January is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cambridge February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 33mm 2.7hrs 11.1hrs

February in Cambridge is generally reasonably dry 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 pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cambridge March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 42mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Cambridge is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cambridge for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Cambridge April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 43mm 5hrs 15.1hrs

Cambridge's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cambridge.

April is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Cambridge May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 48mm 6.8hrs 17hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Cambridge and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cambridge, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring 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 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.

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June

Cambridge June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 50mm 7.4hrs 9.6hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Cambridge and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cambridge, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Cambridge and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 50mm 2 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Cambridge July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 44mm 6.3hrs 11.1hrs

July in Cambridge is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Cambridge and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Cambridge August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 53mm 6.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Cambridge is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Cambridge and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th 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.

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September

Cambridge September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 47mm 5.3hrs 15.1hrs

Cambridge's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cambridge, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Cambridge and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 47mm 1.9 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Cambridge October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 48mm 3.9hrs 17hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Cambridge and the temperature is generally mild.

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.

October is in the fall / autumn in Cambridge and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Cambridge November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 51mm 2.6hrs 9.6hrs

The weather in November in Cambridge is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cambridge for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Cambridge and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cambridge December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 49mm 1.8hrs 11.1hrs

December in Cambridge is generally reasonably dry 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.

December is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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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
Warmest sea: August 16.7°C 62.1°F
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