Cambridge Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Cambridge weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Nightly temperature 6.6°C 43.9°F
Average temperature 11.5°C 52.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 48 mm 1.9 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average May is the 6th 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Cambridge

Cambridge average temperature in May

May rainfall

Cambridge average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Cambridge average rain in May

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.

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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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