When to visit
Cambridge?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Cambridge
Bay State · United States of America

The best weather in Cambridge is from May, June, August.consistent weather climate

Climate score
September
79

Excellent climate

🌦Humid

Temperature
15–23°C
Cool nights
Feels like
14–23°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
110mm
Torrential rain · 8 days
Sunshine
8.9h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
75%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-20°-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score111214358180778279632911
ClimatePolarPolarColdColdMildHumidHumidPleasantHumidCool & rainyColdCold
Temperature-5–3°C-5–4°C-2–8°C4–13°C10–20°C15–25°C19–28°C19–28°C15–23°C9–17°C2–11°C-2–6°C
Feels like-10–-2°C-11–0°C-7–3°C0–10°C7–18°C14–25°C20–30°C19–29°C14–23°C6–15°C-2–7°C-7–2°C
Precipitation105mm
10 days
88mm
10 days
109mm
11 days
106mm
11 days
80mm
9 days
88mm
9 days
107mm
10 days
76mm
8 days
110mm
8 days
118mm
10 days
84mm
8 days
122mm
10 days
Sunshine6.0h
☀︎ 63%
6.8h
☀︎ 64%
7.9h
☀︎ 66%
8.0h
☀︎ 60%
9.7h
☀︎ 66%
11.2h
☀︎ 74%
11.4h
☀︎ 77%
10.8h
☀︎ 78%
8.9h
☀︎ 71%
7.5h
☀︎ 67%
6.6h
☀︎ 67%
5.7h
☀︎ 63%
WindW · 23 km/hW · 23 km/hW · 24 km/hW · 23 km/hSW · 21 km/hSW · 20 km/hSW · 18 km/hSW · 18 km/hW · 19 km/hW · 20 km/hW · 21 km/hW · 21 km/h
Humidity (%)67%69%67%69%70%71%72%73%75%76%71%73%
Day length9.5h10.6h12.0h13.4h14.6h15.2h14.9h13.8h12.5h11.0h9.8h9.1h
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Harvard Commencement
Head of the Charles Regatta
Cambridge Arts River Festival
Cambridge Carnival International
Cambridge Jazz Festival
MIT Commencement
Oktoberfest in Harvard Square
Cambridge Open Studios
Lighting of the Harvard Square Christmas Tree
Taste of Cambridge
Events & Festivals
  • Harvard CommencementculturalSignature event
    May· 500k+ visitors

    A historic and grand ceremony celebrating the graduation of Harvard University students, drawing thousands of families a…

  • Head of the Charles RegattasportsSignature event
    October· 500k+ visitors

    The world's largest two-day rowing event, attracting elite athletes and spectators from around the globe to the Charles…

  • Cambridge Arts River Festivalfestival
    June· 50k+ visitors

    This free outdoor festival transforms the banks of the Charles River into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and dance…

  • Cambridge Carnival Internationalfestival
    September· 50k+ visitors

    A spectacular Caribbean-style carnival parade and festival, filling the streets with vibrant costumes, music, and dance.…

  • Cambridge Jazz Festivalfestival
    July· 50k+ visitors

    This popular festival showcases local and national jazz artists in various venues, often including free outdoor concerts…

  • MIT Commencementcultural
    June· 50k+ visitors

    The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's graduation ceremony is a significant annual event, bringing many visitors to…

  • Oktoberfest in Harvard Squarefestival
    October· 50k+ visitors

    Harvard Square hosts its own version of Oktoberfest, a lively street festival featuring live music, German food, beer ga…

  • Cambridge Open Studioscultural
    May, September· 5k+ visitors

    Artists across Cambridge open their studios to the public, offering a unique opportunity to meet creators and purchase o…

  • Lighting of the Harvard Square Christmas Treeholiday
    December· Local event

    This festive event marks the start of the holiday season in Harvard Square with carols, performances, and the ceremonial…

  • Taste of Cambridgefood wine
    July· 5k+ visitors

    This culinary event allows attendees to sample dishes from many of Cambridge's diverse restaurants, often held outdoors.…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Cambridge?

The best time to visit Cambridge is July, June, August, May, September, with temperatures between 10 °C and 28 °C. The best month is July. July is low season.

What is the weather like in Cambridge?

Cambridge has a climate with an overall score of 4.8/10. Annual temperatures range from -5 °C to 28 °C.

What is the hottest month in Cambridge?

The hottest month in Cambridge is July, with average highs of 28 °C and lows of 19 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Cambridge?

The rainiest month in Cambridge is December, with an average of 122 mm of precipitation.