Cambridge Weather Forecast
Cambridge weather: 53°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Cambridge is a city in England. Cambridge is known for punting and college courts. It has a population of about 145.000.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Cambridge with partly cloudy. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 45°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Cambridge is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 56 mi away. Nearby highlights include British Museum, Tower of London, River Thames and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 54°F is 5.8°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cambridge today at 8.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Cambridge right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:35 PM, Oct 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Cambridge
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌦️ Light rain | 54° / 45° | 100% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 55° / 47° | 100% · 0,5 in | 25 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light rain | 57° / 44° | 100% · 0,5 in | 24 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 47° | 74% | 25 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 45° | 55% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 48° | 33% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 46° | 8% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 41° | 1% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 45° | 8% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | 10% | 8 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 47° | 12% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 45° | 14% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 42° | 12% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 43° | 10% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 44° | 12% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Cambridge month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 35° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 40° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 40° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 59° | 42° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 55° | 1,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 75° | 58° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 75° | 57° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 68° | 53° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 48° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 42° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Cambridge
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Air quality and pollen in Cambridge
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Cambridge
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cambridge?
Cambridge is a city in England. Its coordinates are 52.2053, 0.1218. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Cambridge right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 66% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Cambridge, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cambridge in?
Cambridge observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 9:35 PM.
How many people live in Cambridge?
Cambridge has a population of approximately 145.000.
What is the nearest airport to Cambridge?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 56 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 74 mi away and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), 197 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cambridge?
Popular options include British Museum, Tower of London, River Thames, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 22, 2026 at 9:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
