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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 January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.

Cambridge is warmest in February (highs near 23°C) and coldest in July (lows around 5°C), with roughly 1257 mm of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

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, 1991-2020 averages

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
22°
14°
Warm
Feb
23°
14°
Warm
Mar
21°
12°
Mild
Apr
18°
11°
Mild
May
16°
9°
Mild
Jun
13°
7°
Cool
Jul
12°
5°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
13°
5°
Cool
Sep
15°
7°
Mild
Oct
16°
8°
Mild
Nov
18°
10°
Mild
Dec
21°
13°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
The most comfortable time to visit Cambridge is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Cambridge?
February is the warmest month in Cambridge, averaging highs near 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Cambridge?
July 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 July, out of roughly 1257 mm of precipitation across the year.

Cambridge month by month