Cambridge weather forecast
UK towns · Cambridgeshire, England · 52.21°N 0.12°E
Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 22.8°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2°C. The town sees roughly 716mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7° | 2° | 54mm | 11 |
| Feb | 10° | 3.6° | 59mm | 11 |
| Mar | 11.1° | 3.9° | 52mm | 13 |
| Apr | 13.4° | 4.6° | 41mm | 9 |
| May | 17.1° | 8.3° | 59mm | 13 |
| Jun | 20.7° | 11.5° | 51mm | 9 |
| Jul | 22.1° | 13.6° | 72mm | 13 |
| Aug | 22.8° | 14° | 49mm | 9 |
| Sep | 20.5° | 11.9° | 65mm | 9 |
| Oct | 15.8° | 9.2° | 84mm | 13 |
| Nov | 11° | 5.5° | 54mm | 10 |
| Dec | 8.5° | 3.8° | 76mm | 14 |
Seasons in Cambridge
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Cambridge climb from 11.1°C in March to 17.1°C by May, while nights ease from 3.9°C to 8.3°C. The season brings around 152mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 21.9°C, peaking in August at 22.8°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (49mm over ~9 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Cambridge gets roughly 16.5 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 20.5°C in September to 11°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (84mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.1°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2°C, daytime high 7.7°C). Expect about 36 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.5 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Cambridge compares
| Cambridge | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 716mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 134 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 21.9°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.1°C | 3.4°C |
Cambridge is about 32% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Cambridge weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Cambridge?
August is typically the warmest month in Cambridge, with average daytime highs of 22.8°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Cambridge?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 84mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days. April is typically the driest (41mm).
How much does it rain in Cambridge per year?
Cambridge receives roughly 716mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 134 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Cambridge?
Winter nights (December–February) in Cambridge average around 3.1°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2°C).
When is the best time to visit Cambridge for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Cambridge. August is typically the driest of the warm months (49mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 22.8°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Cambridge's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Cambridge receives 716mm of rain a year, about 32% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 21.9°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.1°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Cambridge?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Cambridge averages 134 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (84mm) and April the driest (41mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Cambridge?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.