SeasonMapCambridge weather in October
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October in Cambridge: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Cambridge · #794 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Cambridge in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cambridge in October
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.
BusyOctober half-term in United Kingdom, school holidays in 3 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).
Fair weatherCambridge's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Cambridge in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Punting season
15 Mar – 31 Oct · usuallySummer season opensThe chauffeured punts and the touts on Magdalene Bridge appear with the first warm weekend and are gone by November. The Backs from the water is the one view the colleges cannot charge you for.
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Cambridge?
- October in Cambridge: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Cambridge on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Cambridge in October?
- In October, Cambridge averages a daily high of 15.8°C and a low of 8.6°C, with about 68.8 mm of rain over roughly 10.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cambridge in October?
- Cambridge has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in October.
Other months in Cambridge
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — October
Within 300 km: London's Autumn colour in the royal parks around 15 Oct – 15 Nov, and Isle of Wight's Isle of Wight Walking Festival around 1–20 Oct.