When is the best time to go to Cambridge?

When is the best time to go to Cambridge? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Cambridge are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are June and July


Annual weather in Cambridge

For full information about the climate and weather in Cambridge a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 38°F/45°F
2.5in
February 38°F/47°F
2.4in
March 40°F/52°F
2.2in
April 43°F/58°F
2in
May 50°F/61°F
3.3in
June 56°F/67°F
4.4in
July 59°F/72°F
4.1in
August 59°F/72°F
3.3in
September 54°F/67°F
1.9in
October 50°F/59°F
2.8in
November 45°F/52°F
2.3in
December 40°F/47°F
2.9in


Weather and climate in Cambridge

Cambridge enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cambridge is 58°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 72°F in august). Annual rainfall is 33.9in, with a minimum of 1.9in in september and a maximum of 4.4in in june.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 52°F and, in march, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of april and august the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 70°F in average and it rains about 3.3in each month.
  • In september the climate is favorable. It is for example 67°F as maximum temperature in september and you can expect to have 1.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of october the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 79°F and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of november the climate is bad. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and, in november, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 45°F in average and, in december, 5 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cambridge

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cambridge: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cambridge

Find out when Cambridge has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Cambridge

  • Very low season in Cambridge
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Cambridge
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April and November.
  • High season in Cambridge
    The number of visitors to Cambridge is high in: May, June, September, October and December.
  • Peak season in Cambridge
    The largest number of tourists visiting Cambridge is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Cambridge month by month



Best time for low prices in Cambridge

Average prices of hotels in Cambridge month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cambridge. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Cambridge

A return flight between Los Angeles and Cambridge is generally cheaper if you go in september ($ 686 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 357 more for your airline ticket to Cambridge if you go in july.

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Average price of hiring a car in Cambridge

On average, it costs $ 57 per day to hire a car in Cambridge. This price varies by $ 58 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 45 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in may is $ 103.

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