Average Monthly Sunshine in Peterborough

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Peterborough receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Peterborough varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 207 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 57 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1612 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city 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.

Peterborough’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Peterborough enjoys an average of 1612 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Peterborough’s wettest month, receives 66 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 9°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.