If you plan to visit Cambridge in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +72°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 59 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Cambridge;
Average weather
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+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cambridge has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Cambridge in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cambridge for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +72°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +66°F.
Is Cambridge warm or cold in August?
Cambridge is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +55°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is the hottest month in Cambridge, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Cambridge in August
Cambridge weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+72°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+45°F
+43°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+104°F
+95°F
+90°F
Rainfall
61 mm
59 mm
52 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
75%
79%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
3
2
3
Cloudy days
10
11
12
Rainy days
18
17
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +72°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 61 mm to 59 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in July to 2 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cambridge in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cambridge is gradually decreasing during August, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 60 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August 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 August in Cambridge?
This is the weather in Cambridge in August 2023:
1 August
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+69°F
2 August
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+67°F
3 August
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+70°F
4 August
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+67°F
5 August
🌧️
+59°F
6 August
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+65°F
7 August
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+69°F
8 August
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+62°F
9 August
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+75°F
10 August
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+81°F
11 August
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+77°F
12 August
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+71°F
13 August
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+72°F
14 August
🌧️
+72°F
15 August
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+74°F
16 August
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+75°F
17 August
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+74°F
18 August
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+73°F
19 August
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+75°F
20 August
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+75°F
21 August
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+76°F
22 August
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+77°F
23 August
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+77°F
24 August
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+78°F
25 August
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+70°F
26 August
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+66°F
27 August
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+66°F
28 August
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+68°F
29 August
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+67°F
30 August
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+66°F
31 August
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+66°F
In August 2023 Cambridge had 4 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cambridge climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cambridge in August 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 August:
Is August a good time to visit Cambridge?
It’s always a good time to visit Cambridge, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cambridge in August?
August 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 August?
Cambridge is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cambridge in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cambridge in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
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.