Peterborough experiences maritime climate due to the cool summers and mild winters. The days are sunny in summers with warm weather. Sunshine remains for not more than four hours in summers in the city. The annual precipitation in the city remains around 600 mm, which makes it the driest city in the country.
The days are frostiest in winters. Although you can visit the city anytime in the year, the city gets more populated with tourists especially in winter season. You are suggested to carry woolen clothes, gloves, scarves and necessary things needed in chilly winters.