August · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Cambridge in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cambridge in August
Average temperature 18°C, 40 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Cambridge scores 9.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cambridge compresses college courts, the Backs, and the Cam's punting route into a walkable few square miles.
August: the best month of the year in Cambridge
August averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cambridge at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cambridge in August?
- In August, Cambridge averages 18°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Cambridge?
- August earns a 9.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cambridge in August?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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