Cambridge weather in August (Gloucestershire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Cambridge in August? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Cambridge is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Cambridge in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 187 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Cambridge. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cheltenham, the United Kingdom (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Cambridge, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cambridge.

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