EnglandThe climate of Cambridge
The current climate in Cambridge features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Cambridge, England.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Cambridge in recent years was 39°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Cambridge gets 625 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 2,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Cambridge?
The best time to visit Cambridge for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cambridge. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Cambridge
The climate table of Cambridge shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 47 | 54 | 50 | 23 | 47 | 45 | 69 | 58 | 47 | 66 | 55 | 64 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,5 | 0,4 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Cambridge, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Cambridge
Yearly Temperature in Cambridge
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Cambridge, England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cambridge
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cambridge
Average Snowfall per Month in Cambridge
Total Yearly Snowfall in Cambridge
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Cambridge, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Cambridge
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Average weather in Cambridge by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cambridge. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.