Peterborough Weather in November (1981–2025)

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November at a Glance in Peterborough

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
5.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
-2.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
1.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
55 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-5°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Peterborough November Weather Overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Peterborough, with average highs near 5.7°C and lows around -2°C (mean 1.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 55 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Peterborough November Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Peterborough. Across 45 years of records, the warmest November in Peterborough was 2015 — when the month averaged 5°C — while the coldest was 1995 at -1.4°C. Typical November days reach 5.7°C with nights near -2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp1.3°C→2.8°C+1.5°C
Max Temp5.0°C→6.8°C+1.8°C
Min Temp-2.4°C→-1.2°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-2.0°C–-0.2°C5 yr (11%)
-0.2°C–1.5°C17 yr (38%)
1.5°C–3.3°C12 yr (27%)
3.3°C–5.0°C11 yr (24%)

Peterborough November Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

November is about average for rainfall in Peterborough, averaging 55 mm of rainfall. The wettest November on record was 2003 with 103 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 20 mm.

Peterborough November Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Peterborough during November averages 82%. The most humid November was 2006 at 90%, and the least humid was 2024 at 73%.

Peterborough November Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

November receives about 1.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Peterborough. The sunniest Novembers were 2010 and 2016 at 1.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1988, 1994 and 2018, among others at 1.2.

Peterborough November Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Peterborough during November is 0.6 m/s. The windiest Novembers were 1989 and 1994 at 0.7 m/s, while the calmest were 2016, 2018 and 2021, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What November Feels Like in Peterborough

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How November Ranks in Peterborough

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Peterborough November Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp1.1°C1.3°C2.5°C1.9°C3.1°C+2°C
Avg High4.8°C4.9°C6.3°C5.9°C7.2°C+2.4°C
Avg Low-2.7°C-2.3°C-1.3°C-2.2°C-1.0°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain67 mm61 mm71 mm38 mm30 mm-37 mm

Extreme November Records in Peterborough

🔥Warmest November21.2°C2022
🧊Coldest November-16.8°C2018
🌧️Wettest November103 mm2003
🏜️Driest November20 mm2024
🌬️Windiest November0.7 m/s1989

Key Insights for November

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November temperatures in Peterborough have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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November has ranged from a record low of -16.8°C (2018) to a record high of 21.2°C (2022).

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Rainfall in November is about average for rainfall, averaging 55 mm, with a wettest year of 103 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.5°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Peterborough?

A good time to visit Peterborough

November is a good time to visit Peterborough, with days averaging 5.7°C and nights around -2°C (mean 1.9°C, cooler than Peterborough's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but November still suits most travellers.

See Peterborough's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Peterborough Weather in November — In Depth

☀️ November climate overview

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Peterborough, with average highs near 5.7°C and lows around -2°C (mean 1.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 55 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in November

November averages 55 mm of rainfall in Peterborough, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest November on record saw 103 mm (2003), and the driest just 20 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 0.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How November has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 5°C to 6.8°C and overnight lows from -2.4°C to -1.2°C over the same span.
November Weather in Peterborough, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20254.9°C1.4°C-2.1°C12.0°C-5.4°C33 mm78%0.6 m/s1.5
20249.0°C4.8°C0.6°C19.7°C-5.1°C20 mm73%0.6 m/s1.6
20235.8°C1.6°C-2.7°C12.7°C-7.0°C27 mm75%0.6 m/s1.5
20227.8°C3.7°C-0.4°C21.2°C-7.3°C38 mm77%0.6 m/s1.7
20216.7°C2.7°C-1.3°C15.8°C-8.3°C27 mm79%0.5 m/s1.7
20209.1°C4.6°C0.0°C20.3°C-7.3°C37 mm78%0.6 m/s1.6
20192.4°C-1.2°C-4.8°C8.7°C-15.2°C29 mm81%0.6 m/s1.4
20182.3°C-0.9°C-4.0°C12.9°C-16.8°C60 mm84%0.5 m/s1.2
20175.4°C1.1°C-3.2°C13.2°C-11.0°C47 mm78%0.6 m/s1.4
20169.4°C4.7°C0.0°C18.2°C-5.8°C30 mm80%0.5 m/s1.8
2015 🔥9.5°C5.0°C0.5°C20.8°C-5.6°C33 mm81%0.6 m/s1.6
20143.8°C0.4°C-3.1°C15.3°C-9.4°C33 mm80%0.6 m/s1.3
20134.4°C0.2°C-4.0°C14.2°C-13.0°C38 mm76%0.6 m/s1.5
20125.7°C1.8°C-2.2°C16.3°C-8.9°C24 mm77%0.5 m/s1.6
20118.8°C4.8°C0.7°C16.5°C-6.8°C42 mm80%0.5 m/s1.6
20107.6°C2.8°C-2.0°C15.0°C-5.9°C49 mm77%0.6 m/s1.8
20098.6°C4.2°C-0.1°C16.0°C-4.2°C48 mm85%0.5 m/s1.7
20084.9°C1.3°C-2.3°C19.4°C-13.4°C70 mm85%0.5 m/s1.5
20074.5°C0.7°C-3.2°C13.0°C-13.3°C64 mm84%0.6 m/s1.6
20067.4°C3.8°C0.1°C14.3°C-5.3°C65 mm90%0.5 m/s1.4
20057.1°C3.1°C-0.9°C16.2°C-11.8°C82 mm82%0.6 m/s1.4
20047.0°C2.9°C-1.1°C13.0°C-6.8°C69 mm82%0.6 m/s1.7
2003 🌧️6.5°C2.8°C-1.0°C12.7°C-6.4°C103 mm87%0.6 m/s1.3
20024.0°C0.6°C-2.8°C14.4°C-8.6°C60 mm86%0.5 m/s1.3
20018.3°C4.3°C0.3°C14.7°C-4.4°C71 mm86%0.5 m/s1.6
20005.1°C1.5°C-2.2°C16.6°C-13.6°C81 mm86%0.5 m/s1.5
19997.3°C3.7°C0.1°C16.4°C-6.0°C96 mm84%0.6 m/s1.3
19986.1°C2.3°C-1.4°C13.8°C-5.4°C52 mm83%0.6 m/s1.3
19974.1°C0.8°C-2.6°C12.8°C-10.3°C48 mm84%0.5 m/s1.6
19962.6°C-0.9°C-4.4°C15.1°C-12.3°C39 mm83%0.5 m/s1.7
1995 ❄️1.8°C-1.4°C-4.7°C15.8°C-15.3°C60 mm86%0.6 m/s1.6
19948.0°C3.8°C-0.3°C15.6°C-8.0°C65 mm76%0.7 m/s1.2
19934.2°C0.6°C-2.9°C12.2°C-13.4°C63 mm85%0.6 m/s1.5
19924.1°C0.8°C-2.5°C13.6°C-7.8°C88 mm89%0.5 m/s1.3
19914.8°C1.2°C-2.4°C14.9°C-6.4°C36 mm78%0.6 m/s1.4
19905.8°C2.0°C-1.9°C17.2°C-6.4°C56 mm85%0.6 m/s1.5
19893.5°C-0.6°C-4.7°C12.8°C-16.4°C94 mm83%0.7 m/s1.4
19886.2°C2.6°C-1.1°C15.6°C-6.2°C53 mm86%0.6 m/s1.2
19875.4°C1.4°C-2.7°C18.2°C-11.8°C56 mm82%0.6 m/s1.7
19863.6°C-0.1°C-3.8°C13.2°C-11.2°C28 mm82%0.6 m/s1.4
19853.9°C0.4°C-3.0°C14.2°C-9.4°C92 mm86%0.6 m/s1.2
19845.1°C1.3°C-2.5°C16.5°C-10.2°C63 mm84%0.6 m/s1.4
19834.7°C1.0°C-2.8°C14.8°C-13.0°C73 mm88%0.6 m/s—
19826.1°C2.5°C-1.1°C16.6°C-9.5°C88 mm85%0.6 m/s—
19815.1°C1.2°C-2.6°C15.6°C-9.1°C54 mm84%0.5 m/s—

Actual recorded November data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Peterborough November Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Peterborough in November?▼

The average high in November is around 5.7°C with lows near -2°C (mean 1.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Peterborough in November?▼

November averages 55 mm of rainfall in Peterborough, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 103 mm in 2003.

What was the hottest November on record in Peterborough?▼

The hottest November reached 21.2°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -16.8°C in 2018.

Has November in Peterborough gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average November temperatures have risen by about 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 5°C to 6.8°C and overnight lows from -2.4°C to -1.2°C over the same span.

Is November a good time to visit Peterborough?▼

November is one of the cooler months of the year in Peterborough and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 5.7°C daytime highs and -2°C at night.

Is November the coldest month in Peterborough?▼

Not quite — November is the 5th coolest month in Peterborough, averaging 1.9°C.

What should I pack for Peterborough in November?▼

For November in Peterborough, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.7°C and lows of -2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Peterborough humid in November?▼

Relative humidity in November averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Peterborough in November?▼

Average wind speed in November is 0.6 m/s. The windiest November on record averaged 0.7 m/s (1989).

Which November had the most rainfall in Peterborough?▼

The wettest November on record was 2003 with 103 mm. On average, November sees 55 mm.

Where does this November weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Peterborough behaves each November, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for November specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.