Cambridge Weather Forecast
Cambridge weather: 64°F, clear. 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 64°F (18°C) in Cambridge with clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 56°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Cambridge is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July 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 warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 3.4°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Cambridge today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Cambridge right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:37 PM, Aug 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 56° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 60° | 76% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 76° / 63° | 80% · 0,7 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 60° | 50% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 60° | 61% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 60° | 65% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 60° | 31% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 55° | 29% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 50° | 40% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 54° | 26% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 59° | 24% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 52° | 24% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 52° | 26% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 59° | 20% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 61° | 25% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
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 | 74° | 56° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 69° | 53° | 3,3 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 and August. 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.
Explore Cambridge
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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 64°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
May, June, July and August 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 10:37 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
