SeasonMapCambridge weather in February
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February in Cambridge: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Cambridge · #1026 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Cambridge in February
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 — February
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 cm / 0.4 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 February
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.
BusyFebruary half-term in United Kingdom, school holidays in 2 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.
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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.
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Cambridge in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Cambridge?
- February in Cambridge: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Cambridge on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Cambridge in February?
- In February, Cambridge averages a daily high of 9.8°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 36.2 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cambridge in February?
- Cambridge has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in February.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — February
Within 300 km: Brighton's Starling murmurations around 1 Nov – 28 Feb, and Isle of Wight's Brent geese and winter waders around 1 Oct – 15 Mar.