Peterborough Weather in August

What's the weather like in Peterborough (England) in August 2024?

The climate in Peterborough during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Peterborough and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Peterborough weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Nightly temperature 11°C 51.7°F
Average temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 55 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 16.2°C 61.2°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Peterborough with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Peterborough

Peterborough average temperature in August

August rainfall

Peterborough average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Peterborough average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Peterborough in August 2024.

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Peterborough weather stats

Peterborough weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.1°C 70°F
Driest month: February 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: June 7.2hrs
Coldest month: January 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: August 55mm 2.2ins
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