Cambridge Weather Forecast
Cambridge weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Cambridge?
Yes - rain is likely in Cambridge today.
A 78% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Wed and Thu.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,4 in against a typical 0,2 in).
16-day forecast for Cambridge
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 56° | 78% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 52° | 30% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 53° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 54° | 4% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 59° | 16% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 62° | 42% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 63° | 77% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 56° | 61% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 56° | 42% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 55° | 51% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 58° | 53% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 54° | 41% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 52° | 27% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 57° | 39% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 60° | 35% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
What this means for Cambridge
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 6.7°F below the 74°F typical for this month.
A 78% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 59°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 67°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 45% and wind is 10 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 7:41 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 22, 2026 at 7:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
