Cambridge weather in October (Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Cambridge in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Cambridge generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Cambridge in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 115 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cambridge climate page with graphs.

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 115 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cambridge in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cambridge.

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