Your trips
Organise your trips easily with tabs
London
Cambridge
Any date
+ Search
background

Cambridge in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Cambridge in September and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
Check flight prices to Cambridge on Avionero:
September

Weather in Cambridge in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
September could be a good time to visit Cambridge, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +19°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in September. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cambridge has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Cambridge in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cambridge for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +23°C with a maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +19°C.

Is Cambridge warm or cold in September?

Cambridge is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +22°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

September is one of the warmest months in Cambridge, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cambridge in September

Cambridge weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+22°C+19°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+6°C+3°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+32°C+28°C
Rainfall
59 mm52 mm64 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%79%83%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
231
Cloudy days
111213
Rainy days
171516
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +22°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 59 mm to 52 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 2 to 3.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cambridge in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cambridge is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Cambridge based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 78 mm, with a 43% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cambridge wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 64 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 38% chance of precipitation and 35 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Cambridge?

This is the weather in Cambridge in September 2023:
1 September
🌧️
+21°C
2 September
☁️
+23°C
3 September
☁️
+25°C
4 September
☀️
+28°C
5 September
☀️
+29°C
6 September
☀️
+30°C
7 September
☀️
+31°C
8 September
☁️
+30°C
9 September
☀️
+32°C
10 September
☁️
+30°C
11 September
☁️
+25°C
12 September
🌧️
+22°C
13 September
☁️
+20°C
14 September
☀️
+23°C
15 September
☀️
+24°C
16 September
☁️
+25°C
17 September
☁️
+20°C
18 September
🌧️
+19°C
19 September
☁️
+19°C
20 September
🌧️
+20°C
21 September
🌧️
+18°C
22 September
☁️
+17°C
23 September
☁️
+18°C
24 September
☁️
+20°C
25 September
☁️
+22°C
26 September
☁️
+23°C
27 September
☁️
+21°C
28 September
☁️
+19°C
29 September
☀️
+19°C
30 September
☁️
+19°C
In September 2023 Cambridge had 8 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Cambridge climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cambridge in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+13°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 415 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1086 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cambridge in September:

Is September a good time to visit Cambridge?

It’s always a good time to visit Cambridge, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cambridge in September?

September has mild temperatures in Cambridge. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cambridge rainy in September?

Cambridge is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cambridge in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cambridge in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Cambridge

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cambridge, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.