In general the best time to visit Cambridge is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during July.
In February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 142 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 64 mm in October.
January, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +36°F.
Climate in Cambridge
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cambridge for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+59°F
+64°F
+72°F
+81°F
+82°F
+90°F
+104°F
+95°F
+90°F
+82°F
+64°F
+61°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+45°F
+46°F
+50°F
+55°F
+61°F
+66°F
+72°F
+72°F
+66°F
+59°F
+50°F
+46°F
Minimum Temperature
+7°F
+10°F
+19°F
+25°F
+30°F
+37°F
+45°F
+43°F
+37°F
+27°F
+21°F
+7°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
86
83
80
77
76
76
74
75
79
83
87
88
Rain, mm
47
35
49
49
60
61
61
59
52
64
53
53
Snow, mm
5
5
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
Average wind speed, m/s
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Sunny Days
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
Cloud Days
13
13
11
11
10
11
10
11
12
13
12
13
Rainy Days
14
11
16
17
18
17
18
17
15
16
15
14
Snowy Days
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cambridge during the whole year:
The hottest month in Cambridge is August with average maximum temperature going up to +72°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +36°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cambridge looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Cambridge is December with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cambridge during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 60 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 16 rainy days and 64 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Cambridge during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 3 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cambridge:
What is the hottest month in Cambridge?
The hottest month in Cambridge is August with average maximum temperature of +72°F.
What is the coldest month in Cambridge?
The coldest month in Cambridge is January with minimum temperatures of +36°F.
Is Cambridge worth visiting in winter?
Winter is usually not the best time to go to Cambridge.
When does it rain the least in Cambridge?
if you're looking to visit Cambridge when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, July, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 35 mm of rain.
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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.