Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Cambridge

18Β°CNow (avg)
April-June or September for mild weather and fewer summer crowdsBest time
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Cambridge is built around one of the world's oldest universities, its riverside colleges, chapel spires and punts on the River Cam forming the classic view. Free museums, a compact medieval core and a fast-growing tech and biotech cluster round out a city that is equal parts academic and modern.

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About Cambridge

Cambridge is built around one of the world's oldest universities, its riverside colleges, chapel spires and punts on the River Cam forming the classic view. Free museums, a compact medieval core and a fast-growing tech and biotech cluster round out a city that is equal parts academic and modern.

Country: United KingdomLanguage: EnglishCurrency: Pound (GBP)Time zone: GMT (UTC+0)
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Cambridge is built around one of the world's oldest universities, its riverside colleges, chapel spires and punts on the River Cam forming the classic view. Free museums, a compact medieval core and a fast-growing tech and biotech cluster round out a city that is equal parts academic and modern.

Best forHistory and architecture fans; punting; day-trippers from London
When to goApril-June or September for mild weather and fewer summer crowds
Getting aroundCompact and walkable; extensive cycle paths; frequent trains to London; Park & Ride buses
Where to stayCity centre near King's Parade for walkable access; Chesterton for a quieter riverside base
Maybe skip ifYou want beach or club nightlife, or budget prices

Average weather Β· Cambridge

Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.

πŸ—“οΈ Best time to visit: Comfortable much of the year
Jan4Β°πŸ’§ 88%🌧️ 59mm
Feb6Β°πŸ’§ 85%🌧️ 53mm
Mar7Β°πŸ’§ 81%🌧️ 54mm
Apr8Β°πŸ’§ 75%🌧️ 42mm
May12Β°πŸ’§ 77%🌧️ 63mm
Jun16Β°πŸ’§ 72%🌧️ 43mm
Jul18Β°πŸ’§ 72%🌧️ 72mm
Aug18Β°πŸ’§ 71%🌧️ 39mm
Sep15Β°πŸ’§ 78%🌧️ 63mm
Oct12Β°πŸ’§ 84%🌧️ 77mm
Nov8Β°πŸ’§ 88%🌧️ 69mm
Dec6Β°πŸ’§ 89%🌧️ 60mm

Source: Open-Meteo Β· Last checked Jul 11, 2026

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