Peterborough climate
Peterborough (England, United Kingdom) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 10 °C50 °F, and about 682 mm27 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Peterborough climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 744 | 134 | 439 | 552.2 | 11 |
| Feb | 846 | 134 | 440 | 481.9 | 11 |
| Mar | 1050 | 235 | 643 | 471.9 | 7 |
| Apr | 1457 | 439 | 948 | 401.6 | 2 |
| May | 1763 | 745 | 1254 | 572.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 2068 | 1051 | 1560 | 652.6 | 0 |
| Jul | 2272 | 1355 | 1763 | 662.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 2272 | 1254 | 1763 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Sep | 1967 | 1050 | 1458 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 1559 | 745 | 1152 | 672.6 | 0 |
| Nov | 1050 | 439 | 745 | 632.5 | 3 |
| Dec | 745 | 236 | 540 | 602.4 | 8 |
| Year | 2272 | 134 | 1050 | 68227 | 42 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93% | 75% | 0.8 | 8:09 |
| Feb | 89% | 74% | 1.5 | 9:48 |
| Mar | 84% | 72% | 2.6 | 11:41 |
| Apr | 80% | 70% | 4.0 | 13:51 |
| May | 79% | 70% | 4.9 | 15:44 |
| Jun | 79% | 74% | 5.1 | 16:49 |
| Jul | 78% | 72% | 5.0 | 16:22 |
| Aug | 79% | 72% | 4.1 | 14:41 |
| Sep | 82% | 69% | 3.1 | 12:34 |
| Oct | 87% | 73% | 1.8 | 10:29 |
| Nov | 92% | 72% | 0.9 | 8:37 |
| Dec | 94% | 73% | 0.6 | 7:40 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Peterborough is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C72 °F and a low of 13 °C55 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 7 °C44 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.5 °C24.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 682 mm27 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is August (69 mm2.7 in), the driest is April (40 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in July to 94% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 69%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 7.7 hours in December to 16.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Peterborough
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 22 °C72 °F with 46 mm1.8 in to 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 7 °C44 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Peterborough
- Winter (December–February) — highs 744 to 8 °C46 °F, lows 134 to 2 °C36 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1050 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 235 to 7 °C45 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2068 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 1051 to 13 °C55 °F, about 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1050 to 19 °C67 °F, lows 439 to 10 °C50 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Peterborough compares
Compared with Leicester, about 60 km to the west, Peterborough is on average 0.4 °C0.8 °F warmer and receives 9% less precipitation (682 mm27 in vs 748 mm29 in). The difference is largest in August (0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer).
Of the 66 places in the United Kingdom covered by World Climates, Peterborough is the 28th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 65th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United Kingdom climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Brugge (Belgium, Cfb), Amiens (France, Cfb) and Lille (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Cambridge 48 km · 11 °C51 °F · 693 mm27 in
- Leicester 60 km · 10 °C50 °F · 748 mm29 in
- Milton Keynes 68 km · 10 °C50 °F · 712 mm28 in
- Nottingham 74 km · 10 °C50 °F · 780 mm31 in
- Lincoln 75 km · 10 °C50 °F · 712 mm28 in
- Luton 78 km · 10 °C50 °F · 712 mm28 in
- Mansfield 89 km · 9 °C49 °F · 780 mm31 in
- Burton upon Trent 98 km · 10 °C49 °F · 853 mm34 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Peterborough?
July is the warmest month in Peterborough, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F) and an average low of 13 °C (55 °F).
What is the coldest month in Peterborough?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 7 °C (44 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Peterborough?
August is the wettest month with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Peterborough?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.