Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Cambridge, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Cambridge, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Cambridge, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may become worn. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America by month

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January

January is frigid. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains or snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February for Cambridge is freezing. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains or snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

If you are traveling to Cambridge in March, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain or snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

In April, Cambridge is relatively cool. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Cambridge, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Cambridge is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

In June, Cambridge is warm. Temperatures routinely are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Cambridge, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

Traveling to Cambridge in July, you will notice that it is extremely warm. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August is hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

Traveling to Cambridge in September, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Cambridge is crisp. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) to low 60s F (high 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

In November, Cambridge is brisk. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Cambridge, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Cambridge is cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) to high 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Harvard Art Museums, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Cambridge.

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