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
6°C 91mm 5.9hrs 10.8hrs

January is a a little damp 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 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 -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cambridge February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 82mm 6.6hrs 11.7hrs

February in Cambridge is generally a little damp 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.

February is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cambridge March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 99mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Cambridge is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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.

March is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°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 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Cambridge April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 85mm 8.8hrs 14.1hrs

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 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 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 85mm 3.3 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Cambridge May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 103mm 9.2hrs 15.2hrs

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

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.

May is in the spring in Cambridge and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 103mm 4.1 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Cambridge June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 89mm 10.1hrs 10.8hrs

June in Cambridge is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some very 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 muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Cambridge July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 110mm 9.9hrs 11.7hrs

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

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.

July is in the summer in Cambridge and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest 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 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Cambridge August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 114mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cambridge, with some particularly 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 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 114mm 4.5 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Cambridge September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 88mm 8.2hrs 14.1hrs

Cambridge's weather in September is typically warm, humid 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 a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Cambridge October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 78mm 7.5hrs 15.2hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some inordinately 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 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Cambridge November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 87mm 6.4hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Cambridge during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cambridge December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 92mm 5.7hrs 11.7hrs

December in Cambridge is generally a little damp 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 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 92mm 3.6 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cambridge weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: October 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: June 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: August 114mm 4.5ins
Warmest sea: August 24°C 75.2°F
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