SeasonMapCambridge weather in December
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December in Cambridge: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Cambridge · #1077 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Cambridge in December
Notes from nearby London (79 km away)
Cambridge doesn't have its own notes for December yet — these are about London, close enough to share the season.
London's December threads settle on an average around 6°C, a high chance of rain, and darkness closing in by about 4pm. Regulars rate it milder than January or February, and they're clear about timing: the Christmas feel is best from roughly 1 to 21 December. After that it turns awkward — no public transport on the 25th, shops shut, many attractions closed, and Christmas Day meals priced accordingly.
Other months in Cambridge
Cambridge's forum calls August generally as good as English weather gets, though a bad year can turn genuinely wet. Regulars describe a mix of hot clear days and cool, cloudy ones with sudden rain, and specifically flag an easterly wind as capable of feeling bitterly cold even in high summer — summery clothes plus a rain layer covers it.
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Cambridge climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 63 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.8 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cambridge in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsNine Lessons and Carols, Christmas holidays in United Kingdom, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cambridge's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherCambridge's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Cambridge in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Mill Road Winter Fair
1–8 Dec · usuallyMajor festivalOne Saturday in early December the city's most mixed street closes to traffic and the shops and community groups take it over. It is the opposite of a chalet market. Source ↗
- Festival
Nine Lessons and Carols
24 DecChristmas & New YearCrowdedKing's College Chapel on Christmas Eve, broadcast worldwide since the 1920s. Unreserved seats are free and the queue on King's Parade starts in the dark, hours before the doors. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Cambridge — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Cambridge?
Cambridge in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Cambridge?
- December in Cambridge: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Cambridge on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Cambridge in December?
- In December, Cambridge averages a daily high of 8.9°C and a low of 3.5°C, with about 63.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cambridge in December?
- Cambridge has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.
- Does it snow in Cambridge in December?
- Cambridge sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Oxford's Oxford Christmas Market on 21 Nov – 31 Dec, and Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market on 5 Nov – 24 Dec.