Climate normals · 1970–2000
Peterborough Climate
Peterborough is a city in Canada (08) with a population of about 85,807. Its average annual temperature is 6.5°C (44°F), with roughly 894 mm of rain per year.
6.5°C
Avg Temp
894
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Peterborough Climate
Peterborough has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C (44°F) and receives about 894 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
6.5°C
Avg Temp
894
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -9° / 17° | 66 mm |
| February | -7° / 19° | 55 mm |
| March | -2° / 29° | 61 mm |
| April | 6° / 43° | 70 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 82 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 79 mm |
| July | 20° / 69° | 69 mm |
| August | 19° / 67° | 84 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 88 mm |
| October | 8° / 47° | 77 mm |
| November | 2° / 36° | 90 mm |
| December | -5° / 23° | 73 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Peterborough
The most comfortable months to visit Peterborough are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -13°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Peterborough are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Peterborough, Canada has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C and about 894 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Peterborough average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.