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Cambridge
Visit in August — score 69/100 · avg high 73°F · 11 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 40° | 45° | 35° | 12 | 49 | 8.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 26 | 43° | 49° | 37° | 13 | 52 | 9.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 28 | 45° | 52° | 39° | 14 | 52 | 11.5h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 41 | 48° | 56° | 40° | 12 | 44 | 13.6h | High | Average |
| May | 55 | 55° | 63° | 47° | 12 | 55 | 15.5h | High | Average |
| June | 67 | 62° | 69° | 53° | 12 | 58 | 16.5h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 67 | 65° | 73° | 57° | 14 | 64 | 16.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 69 | 65° | 73° | 57° | 11 | 47 | 14.5h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 57 | 60° | 68° | 53° | 12 | 62 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| October | 40 | 54° | 60° | 48° | 13 | 64 | 10.3h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 28 | 46° | 51° | 41° | 12 | 57 | 8.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 19 | 43° | 47° | 39° | 13 | 63 | 7.5h | Moderate | Average |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 57°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Cambridge (March, April, May) brings average highs of 57°F and lows of 42°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 55/100.
Summer
- Score
- 68/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Cambridge (June, July, August) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 56°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 68/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 69/100.
Fall
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 60°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Cambridge (September, October, November) brings average highs of 60°F and lows of 47°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 57/100.
Winter
- Score
- 22/100
- High
- 47°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Cambridge (December, January, February) brings average highs of 47°F and lows of 37°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 22/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 26/100.
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