Average Monthly Sunshine in Cambridge

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cambridge receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Cambridge. Expect long, bright days with 188 hours in July and darker periods with just 51 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1500 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Cambridge, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours.

Cambridge’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cambridge enjoys an average of 1500 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

June, Cambridge’s wettest month, receives 67 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cambridge Precipitation page.