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Cambridge in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Cambridge in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Cambridge in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 64 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

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cambridge has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Cambridge in October

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

Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +55°F.

Is Cambridge warm or cold in October?

Cambridge is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Cambridge:

Climate in Cambridge in October

Cambridge weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+66°F+59°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+27°F+21°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+82°F+64°F
Rainfall
52 mm64 mm53 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%83%87%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
312
Cloudy days
121312
Rainy days
151615
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 64 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in September to 1 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cambridge in October 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 October, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 112 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Cambridge, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Cambridge?

This is the weather in Cambridge in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+71°F
2 October
☁️
+67°F
3 October
☁️
+64°F
4 October
☁️
+64°F
5 October
☁️
+66°F
6 October
☁️
+71°F
7 October
☁️
+74°F
8 October
☁️
+75°F
9 October
☁️
+75°F
10 October
☁️
+74°F
11 October
🌧️
+69°F
12 October
🌧️
+59°F
13 October
🌧️
+69°F
14 October
☀️
+55°F
15 October
☀️
+51°F
16 October
☁️
+53°F
17 October
☁️
+59°F
18 October
🌧️
+61°F
19 October
🌧️
+65°F
20 October
🌧️
+59°F
21 October
🌧️
+58°F
22 October
☁️
+59°F
23 October
☀️
+59°F
24 October
☁️
+57°F
25 October
☁️
+54°F
26 October
🌧️
+58°F
27 October
🌧️
+57°F
28 October
☁️
+59°F
29 October
☁️
+56°F
30 October
☀️
+58°F
31 October
☁️
+56°F
In October 2023 Cambridge had 4 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Cambridge?

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

Can you sunbathe in Cambridge in October?

October 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 October?

Cambridge is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cambridge in October?

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