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The best time to visit Peterborough

Month-by-month climate averages for Peterborough, Ontario, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Peterborough is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.

Peterborough is warmest in July (highs near 27°C) and coldest in February (lows around -8°C), with roughly 951 mm of precipitation across the year and April the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Peterborough forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Peterborough weather by month

what to expect in Peterborough through the year

Here is Peterborough's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Peterborough by season.

Jan
-7°
Cold
Feb
-8°
Cold
Mar
-4°
Cold
Apr
14°
Cool
Wettest
May
20°
Mild
Jun
24°
14°
Warm
Jul
27°
17°
Warm
Aug
25°
15°
Warm
Sep
23°
13°
Warm
Oct
16°
Mild
Nov
Cold
Dec
-4°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Peterborough?
The most comfortable time to visit Peterborough is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest April rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Peterborough?
July is the warmest month in Peterborough, averaging highs near 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Peterborough?
February is the coldest month in Peterborough, with lows around -8°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Peterborough?
The wettest month in Peterborough is usually April, out of roughly 951 mm of precipitation across the year.

Peterborough month by month