December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Cambridge in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cambridge in December
Average temperature 7°C, 64 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Cambridge scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 7 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.
December in Cambridge — workable with trade-offs
December averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cambridge in December?
- In December, Cambridge averages 7°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cambridge?
- December earns a 5.3/10 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 December?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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