When to go to Cambridge?
Punts push off at the Mill Pond and work along the Backs, where college lawns run down to the water. King's College Chapel holds its fan vault and stained glass above one vast uninterrupted room. The Mathematical Bridge keeps its curve out of straight timbers, and the Fitzwilliam gathers antiquities and paintings a short walk south of the colleges.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Cambridge, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Cambridge
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8 | 39 | 5 | 52 |
| February | 5.1 | 63 | 7 | 49 |
| March | 6.1 | 64 | 8 | 53 |
| April | 9.3 | 54 | 9 | 64 |
| May | 10.1 | 63 | 13 | 67 |
| June | 12.6 | 38 | 16 | 78 |
| July | 11.0 | 70 | 18 | 73 |
| August | 10.9 | 43 | 19 | 76 |
| September | 8.6 | 82 | 16 | 63 |
| October | 6.4 | 81 | 13 | 54 |
| November | 4.1 | 72 | 8 | 46 |
| December | 2.7 | 61 | 6 | 43 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Cambridge, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is June (about 38 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 19°C). Over the year, an average of 729 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Cambridge?
- King's College Chapel
- Punting on the Cam
- Mathematical Bridge
- Fitzwilliam Museum
Practical info
- Country: United Kingdom
- Station: Cambridge Station
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