Peterborough weather forecast
UK towns · Cambridgeshire, England · 52.57°N 0.24°W
Peterborough, in Cambridgeshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 22.4°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.2°C. The town sees roughly 751mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9° | 2.2° | 54mm | 11 |
| Feb | 10.1° | 3.8° | 59mm | 11 |
| Mar | 11.2° | 3.9° | 55mm | 14 |
| Apr | 13.3° | 4.6° | 40mm | 10 |
| May | 17° | 8.4° | 58mm | 11 |
| Jun | 20.4° | 11.6° | 61mm | 10 |
| Jul | 21.9° | 13.6° | 70mm | 12 |
| Aug | 22.4° | 13.9° | 56mm | 9 |
| Sep | 20.2° | 11.9° | 68mm | 10 |
| Oct | 15.6° | 9.2° | 88mm | 15 |
| Nov | 11° | 5.6° | 63mm | 10 |
| Dec | 8.5° | 3.9° | 79mm | 14 |
Seasons in Peterborough
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Peterborough climb from 11.2°C in March to 17°C by May, while nights ease from 3.9°C to 8.4°C. The season brings around 153mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 21.6°C, peaking in August at 22.4°C. August is usually the driest of the summer months (56mm over ~9 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Peterborough gets roughly 16.6 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 20.2°C in September to 11°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (88mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.2°C, daytime high 7.9°C). Expect about 36 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.4 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Peterborough compares
| Peterborough | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 751mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 137 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 21.6°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.3°C | 3.4°C |
Peterborough is about 29% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Peterborough weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Peterborough?
August is typically the warmest month in Peterborough, with average daytime highs of 22.4°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Peterborough?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 88mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days. April is typically the driest (40mm).
How much does it rain in Peterborough per year?
Peterborough receives roughly 751mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 137 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Peterborough?
Winter nights (December–February) in Peterborough average around 3.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.2°C).
When is the best time to visit Peterborough for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Peterborough. August is typically the driest of the warm months (56mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 22.4°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Peterborough's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Peterborough receives 751mm of rain a year, about 29% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 21.6°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.3°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Peterborough?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Peterborough averages 137 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (88mm) and April the driest (40mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Peterborough?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.