Cambridge weather in October (Massachusetts, United States of America)
What kind of weather does October bring to Cambridge? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.
Temperatures
In October, the weather in Cambridge generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.
Precipitation
Cambridge in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 207 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 October
Min Temperature
7°C
Max Temperature
17°C
Water Temperature
14°C *
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
115 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
68% *
Windspeed
22 km/h *
Sunshine
207 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
60% *
Where to go in the United States of America in October
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cambridge.
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