If you are thinking of traveling to Cambridge in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +46°F, and there are only about 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Cambridge;
Average weather
☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cambridge has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Cambridge in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cambridge for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +50°F with a maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +27°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 41% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +52°F.
Is Cambridge warm or cold in December?
Cambridge is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +41°F to +37°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Cambridge, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Cambridge in December
Cambridge weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+46°F
+45°F
Min. temperature
+21°F
+7°F
+7°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+61°F
+59°F
Rainfall
53 mm
53 mm
47 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
87%
88%
86%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
12
13
13
Rainy days
15
14
14
Snowy days
0
2
2
December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November.It’s getting colder in December. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +46°F.The rainfall amount in December stays the same as in the previous month with a 53 mm of total precipitation.Humidity rises from 87% to 88%.Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Cambridge in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 December, going from 2 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 92 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.December 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 December 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 4 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Cambridge.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Cambridge?
This is the weather in Cambridge in December 2023:
1 December
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+39°F
2 December
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+31°F
3 December
🌧️
+45°F
4 December
🌧️
+45°F
5 December
🌧️
+44°F
6 December
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+42°F
7 December
🌧️
+45°F
8 December
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+51°F
9 December
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+55°F
10 December
☁️
+51°F
11 December
☁️
+52°F
12 December
☀️
+51°F
13 December
🌧️
+47°F
14 December
☁️
+46°F
15 December
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+48°F
16 December
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+52°F
17 December
☁️
+51°F
18 December
☁️
+55°F
19 December
🌧️
+54°F
20 December
☀️
+51°F
21 December
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+56°F
22 December
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+53°F
23 December
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+53°F
24 December
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+58°F
25 December
☁️
+54°F
26 December
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+49°F
27 December
🌧️
+54°F
28 December
☀️
+53°F
29 December
☀️
+49°F
30 December
☁️
+53°F
31 December
🌧️
+51°F
In December 2023 Cambridge had 6 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cambridge climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cambridge in December 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Cambridge?
There is never a bad time to go to Cambridge, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Cambridge and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Cambridge in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Cambridge rainy in December?
Cambridge is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cambridge in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cambridge in December, 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.