Peterborough Weather in August

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

The climate in Peterborough during August can be summarized as warm 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 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Peterborough weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.8°C 76.6°F
Nightly temperature 13°C 55.4°F
Average temperature 18.9°C 66°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 77 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 20.9°C 69.7°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average August is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Peterborough with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 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 25.8°C 78.4°F
Driest month: January 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: July 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January -4.1°C 24.6°F
Wettest month: November 79mm 3.1ins
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