What is the weather like in Cambridge in May?

Expect temperatures between 8°C and 17°C with 22% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Cambridge in May?

Cambridge in May scores 64/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs.

Who should visit Cambridge in May?

May in Cambridge is ideal for: Families with children, Outdoor enthusiasts, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples, Business travelers.

Cambridge Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

17°C

Hottest around day 31

Avg Low

8°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

3days

22% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Cambridge May Weather Calendar

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Day 1

Cloudy

15°C22%

Day 2

Cloudy

15°C22%

Day 3

Cloudy

15°C23%

Day 4

Cloudy

15°C22%

Day 5

Nice

15°C20%

Day 6

Cloudy

16°C25%

Day 7

Cloudy

16°C22%

Day 8

Nice

16°C20%

Day 9

Cloudy

17°C23%

Day 10

Cloudy

17°C21%

Day 11

Nice

17°C17%

Day 12

Nice

17°C17%

Day 13

Nice

16°C20%

Day 14

Cloudy

16°C22%

Day 15

Cloudy

16°C25%

Day 16

Cloudy

16°C27%

Day 17

Cloudy

16°C30%

Day 18

Cloudy

17°C27%

Day 19

Cloudy

17°C23%

Day 20

Cloudy

17°C21%

Day 21

Nice

17°C20%

Day 22

Cloudy

17°C21%

Day 23

Cloudy

17°C21%

Day 24

Nice

17°C20%

Day 25

Cloudy

18°C23%

Day 26

Cloudy

18°C24%

Day 27

Cloudy

18°C23%

Day 28

Cloudy

18°C24%

Day 29

Cloudy

18°C24%

Day 30

Nice

18°C20%

Day 31

Nice

18°C19%

Essential Travel Info for Cambridge

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Currency

GBP

£ British pound

Language

English

Driving

Left side

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Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.667

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Moderate

58/ 100

Traffic Index

Balanced traffic

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

Jun

Low

Jan

Monthly Traffic Distribution

157

Jan

260

Feb

262

Mar

262

Apr

277

May

285

Jun

262

Jul

252

Aug

252

Sep

252

Oct

252

Nov

252

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

8 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to the United Kingdom. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to the United Kingdom.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Polio

In the United Kingdom poliovirus has been identified in the past year.Travelers to the United Kingdom are at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus.Vaccine recommendations: Adults traveling to the United Kingdom who received a complete polio vaccination series as children may receive a single lifetime booster dose of inactivated polio vaccine; travelers who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated should receive a complete polio vaccination series before travel. Children who are not fully vaccinated will be considered for anaccelerated vaccination schedule.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in the United Kingdom.If rabies exposures occur while in the United Kingdom, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

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Source: CDC Travelers' Health

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Is May a Good Time to Visit Cambridge?

👌Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs(64/100)

Short Answer

Cambridge's May delivers on its reputation: 17°C, 22% rain, 10.1h sunshine. The trade-off? Peak crowds and prices at 97% capacity.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Peak tourist season

97% of annual peak - expect crowds and peak prices

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Hantavirus, Tuberculosis (TB)

Plenty of sunshine

10.1h of sunshine daily

Good For

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Families with children
Comfortable 16.6°C temperatures and low 22% rain risk
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Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 16.6°C, 22% rain chance
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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 86/100 with romantic weather conditions
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

💰
Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Cambridge in May averages 17°C with 22% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Cambridge in May

What are the temperatures in Cambridge in May?

Daytime highs average 17°C, nights drop to 8°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Cambridge in May?

Expect around 3 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Cambridge in May?

Layers are key. A medium-weight jacket and closed-toe shoes.

Is May peak season in Cambridge?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Cambridge Weather in May

Cambridge May Weather Calendar

Essential Travel Info for Cambridge

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Flight Connectivity Analysis

Monthly Traffic Distribution

Key Connections

Health & Safety Advisory

COVID-19

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Measles

Polio

Rabies

Decision Factors

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