Peterborough weather
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 |
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).