If you plan to visit Cambridge in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +55°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 49 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+55°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cambridge has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Cambridge in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cambridge for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +63°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +63°F.
Is Cambridge warm or cold in April?
Cambridge is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +55°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +39°F to +41°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Cambridge:
Climate in Cambridge in April
Cambridge weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+55°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+25°F
+30°F
Max. temperature
+72°F
+81°F
+82°F
Rainfall
49 mm
49 mm
60 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
77%
76%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
11
11
10
Rainy days
16
17
18
Snowy days
1
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +55°F during the day.The rainfall amount in April stays the same as in the previous month with a 49 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 77%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Cambridge in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Cambridge is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 53% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cambridge wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 64 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 35 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Cambridge?
This is the weather in Cambridge in April 2023:
1 April
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+50°F
2 April
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+51°F
3 April
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+54°F
4 April
☀️
+55°F
5 April
🌧️
+56°F
6 April
🌧️
+56°F
7 April
☀️
+57°F
8 April
☁️
+56°F
9 April
☁️
+60°F
10 April
🌧️
+59°F
11 April
🌧️
+55°F
12 April
☁️
+52°F
13 April
☀️
+55°F
14 April
🌧️
+52°F
15 April
☁️
+58°F
16 April
☁️
+60°F
17 April
☀️
+61°F
18 April
☁️
+55°F
19 April
☀️
+59°F
20 April
☀️
+58°F
21 April
🌧️
+54°F
22 April
☁️
+56°F
23 April
🌧️
+56°F
24 April
☁️
+51°F
25 April
☀️
+51°F
26 April
☁️
+52°F
27 April
☁️
+55°F
28 April
☁️
+58°F
29 April
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+62°F
30 April
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+63°F
In April 2023 Cambridge had 7 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cambridge climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cambridge in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+55°F) and the highest in 2022 (+61°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 415 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1086 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cambridge in April:
Is April a good time to visit Cambridge?
It’s always a good time to visit Cambridge, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cambridge in April?
April has mild temperatures in Cambridge. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Cambridge rainy in April?
Cambridge is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Cambridge in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cambridge in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cambridge, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.