The climate in Cambridge during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cambridge and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 13.7°C 56.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.6°C 38.4°F |
| Average temperature | 8.6°C 47.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 72 mm 2.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.6°C 56.5°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 72mm 2.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 52mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -3.5°C 25.7°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 94mm 3.7ins |