The climate in Cambridge during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 9.1°C 48.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | -0.7°C 30.8°F |
Average temperature | 4.2°C 39.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 6.5°C 43.6°F |
Humidity | 68% |
Windspeed | 15.5kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 5th 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.
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 December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 30.6°C 87.1°F |
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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 |