🇺🇸 Cambridge vs 🇬🇧 London

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Cambridge

light intensity drizzle

48°F

Light Intensity Drizzle

Feels like 46°F

H 51°F / L 46°F

Humidity: 92%

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London

overcast clouds

54°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 51°F

H 55°F / L 53°F

Humidity: 44%

Climate Overview

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Cambridge

Cambridge across the Charles River from Boston is home to Harvard and MIT. The city's climate is closely tied to Boston's — marine influence from the harbor moderates extremes while nor'easters bring heavy snow. The Charles River provides a weather corridor and urban heat island effects are present but moderated by Cambridge's significant green spaces.

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Cambridge🇬🇧 London
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

Cambridge vs London: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cambridge or London have better weather?

Cambridge and London have very different climates. Cambridge across the Charles River from Boston is home to Harvard and MIT. The city's climate is clo London: Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Cambridge vs London?

Best time for Cambridge: spring and fall. Best time for London: June, July, August, September.

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