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 20mm 5.4hrs 10.3hrs

Very cold and dry weather often prevails in Cambridge during the month of January

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.

January is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (19°F), whilst at night -20°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cambridge February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 18mm 6.6hrs 11.4hrs

February in Cambridge is generally 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.

February is in the winter in Cambridge and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cambridge March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 42mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Cambridge is characteristically 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 not a good 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 freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 42mm 1.7 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Cambridge April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 58mm 8.6hrs 14.5hrs

Cambridge's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively 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 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 58mm 2.3 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Cambridge May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 88mm 9.9hrs 16hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cambridge, with some very 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 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 88mm 3.4 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Cambridge June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 107mm 11hrs 10.3hrs

Cambridge's weather in June is typically warm and 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.

June is in the summer in Cambridge and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cambridge with around 107mm 4.2 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 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Cambridge July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 96mm 11.8hrs 11.4hrs

July in Cambridge is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some particularly 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 comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 96mm 3.8 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 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Cambridge August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 98mm 10.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Cambridge is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cambridge, with some extremely 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 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 98mm 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Cambridge September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 79mm 8hrs 14.5hrs

Cambridge's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cambridge, with some very 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 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 79mm 3.1 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Cambridge October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 60mm 6.1hrs 16hrs

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

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.

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 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 60mm 2.4 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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November

Cambridge November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 39mm 4.1hrs 10.3hrs

Cambridge's weather in November is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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 freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cambridge December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 25mm 4hrs 11.4hrs

December in Cambridge is generally 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 pretty 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 -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cambridge with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cambridge weather stats

Cambridge weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.8°C 82°F
Driest month: February 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 11.8hrs
Coldest month: January -7.2°C 19°F
Wettest month: June 107mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: August 17.2°C 63°F
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