Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom in August
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
54mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cambridge, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August21°C average high
August is one of Cambridge's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August54mm average rain
August is close to Cambridge's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August5.5 hours average sun
August is brighter than Cambridge's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August18°C average sea
August is one of Cambridge's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August45 weather score
August is one of Cambridge's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
