Cambridge

City in United Kingdom

Cambridge
Photo: Andrew Dunn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cambridge is a city in the United Kingdom with a population of about 124,000 as of 2011. Located 80 kilometers from London, it is known for its historic academic institutions and cultural sites.

What to see

Visitors to Cambridge can explore the grounds of King's College, Cambridge, or view the collections at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

When to go

The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 21 °C. Conditions are cooler from November through March, with daily highs ranging between 7 °C and 10 °C and lows dropping to 2 °C. Rainfall is relatively consistent throughout the year, with monthly totals between 38 mm and 62 mm. The number of rainy days is highest in March, with about 14 days of rain.

Getting there

The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, located 37 kilometers away.

Top sights in Cambridge

  1. King's College, CambridgeKing's College, Cambridge
  2. Fitzwilliam MuseumFitzwilliam Museum

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C781013161921211814107
Average low, °C2235811131311852
Rainfall, mm523842435253565952625850
Rainy days131214101110121112131313

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Cambridge (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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