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The best time to visit Cambridge

Month-by-month climate averages for Cambridge, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Cambridge is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Cambridge is warmest in January (highs near 23°C) and coldest in August (lows around 5°C), with roughly 1467 mm of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Cambridge forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Cambridge weather by month

what to expect in Cambridge through the year

Here is Cambridge's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cambridge by season.

Jan
23°
15°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
23°
14°
Warm
Mar
20°
11°
Mild
Apr
19°
12°
Mild
May
16°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
13°
Cool
Sep
16°
Mild
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
19°
11°
Mild
Dec
22°
14°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
The most comfortable time to visit Cambridge is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Cambridge?
January is the warmest month in Cambridge, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Cambridge?
August is the coldest month in Cambridge, with lows around 5°C.
When is the rainy season in Cambridge?
The wettest month in Cambridge is usually January, out of roughly 1467 mm of precipitation across the year.

Cambridge month by month