Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Cambridge with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cambridge in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Cambridge with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 28°C, with nights close to 17°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Cambridge will be around 26°C, with nights close to 15°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 174 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 38% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Cambridge. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cambridge in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
174 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Cambridge?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Cambridge. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Cambridge in August
With 34°C, Cambridge hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Cambridge
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Cambridge, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Cambridge
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Cambridge, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Cambridge.
Daily UV Index in August in Cambridge
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Cambridge, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Cambridge Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Cambridge, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Cambridge Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Cambridge, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Cambridge
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Average Weather in Cambridge by Month
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