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 States. 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
-2°C 39mm 5.3hrs 10.6hrs

The climate in Cambridge during January can be summarized as cold 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 pretty bad 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 freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 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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February

Cambridge February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 34mm 6.1hrs 11.6hrs

February in Cambridge is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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.

February is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cambridge March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 72mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

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 cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd 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 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Cambridge April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 100mm 7.7hrs 14.2hrs

Cambridge's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly 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 16°C (62°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 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Cambridge May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 100mm 9.1hrs 15.5hrs

May is a a little damp month in Cambridge and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some particularly 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 comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Cambridge June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 110mm 10.4hrs 10.6hrs

The climate in Cambridge during June can be summarized as warm and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some surprisingly 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 a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Cambridge July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 111mm 10.6hrs 11.6hrs

July in Cambridge is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some surprisingly 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 a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Cambridge August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 100mm 9.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Cambridge is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some inordinately 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 a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Cambridge September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 97mm 8.1hrs 14.2hrs

Cambridge's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some surprisingly 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 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Cambridge October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 74mm 6.9hrs 15.5hrs

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

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

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 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Cambridge November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 64mm 4.6hrs 10.6hrs

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Cambridge and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cambridge December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 55mm 4.2hrs 11.6hrs

December in Cambridge is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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.

December is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cambridge weather stats

Cambridge weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: February 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January -2.1°C 28.2°F
Wettest month: July 111mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 20.2°C 68.4°F
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