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Peterborough Climate by Month

The climate in Peterborough is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Peterborough, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -12°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Peterborough receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 999 mm. Precipitation levels in Peterborough remain relatively steady throughout the year. June has the most rain, with 101 mm over 12 days. In February, this drops slightly to 64 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit Peterborough in Canada

During the months of June, 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:
  • When is winter in Peterborough?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Peterborough?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Peterborough?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Peterborough?
    June tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Peterborough?
    February is the driest month with 64 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Peterborough

    Fri   Dec 13
    -4°C | -10°C
    W 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    -3°C | -13°C
    E 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    1°C | -8°C
    SE 14 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain