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Cambridge in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cambridge in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cambridge, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Cambridge in February 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Cambridge in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +46°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 35 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+10°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
35 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cambridge has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Cambridge in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cambridge for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +61°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +50°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°F.

Is Cambridge warm or cold in February?

Cambridge is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +36°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Cambridge, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cambridge in February

Cambridge weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+45°F+46°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+7°F+10°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+64°F+72°F
Rainfall
47 mm35 mm49 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
86%83%80%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
131311
Rainy days
141116
Snowy days
231

February often has better weather than January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +46°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 47 mm to 35 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cambridge in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 decreasing during February, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 11% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. Cambridge is amazing in February with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February 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 February in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Cambridge.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Cambridge?

This is the weather in Cambridge in February 2023:
1 February
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+50°F
2 February
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+53°F
3 February
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+56°F
4 February
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+50°F
5 February
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+48°F
6 February
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+48°F
7 February
☀️
+47°F
8 February
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+47°F
9 February
☀️
+48°F
10 February
☀️
+47°F
11 February
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+51°F
12 February
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+48°F
13 February
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+52°F
14 February
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+56°F
15 February
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+58°F
16 February
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+55°F
17 February
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+61°F
18 February
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+57°F
19 February
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+55°F
20 February
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+59°F
21 February
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+50°F
22 February
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+48°F
23 February
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+46°F
24 February
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+50°F
25 February
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+45°F
26 February
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+46°F
27 February
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+47°F
28 February
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+46°F
In February 2023 Cambridge had 7 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cambridge climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cambridge in February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Cambridge?

It’s always a good time to visit Cambridge, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cambridge in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Cambridge rainy in February?

Cambridge is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Cambridge in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cambridge in February, 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.

Monthly weather in Cambridge

Source of the data

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, 2023.

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.