Peterborough Climate by Month
Peterborough experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Peterborough is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Peterborough receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 700 mm annually. Precipitation levels in Peterborough remain relatively steady throughout the year. June has the most rain, with 69 mm over 12 days. In February, this drops slightly to 47 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Peterborough serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.9 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Peterborough in the United Kingdom
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 69 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 207 hours of sunshine.
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