Peterborough Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Peterborough

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
19.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
9.9°C
Avg Temp
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14.6°C
Avg Rain
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53 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Peterborough September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Peterborough, with average highs near 19.2°C and lows around 9.9°C (mean 14.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 53 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

Peterborough September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Peterborough. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Peterborough was 2023 — when the month averaged 17.9°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 11.8°C. Typical September days reach 19.2°C with nights near 9.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.3°C→15.9°C+1.6°C
Max Temp18.9°C→20.7°C+1.8°C
Min Temp9.7°C→11.1°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.8°C2 yr (4%)
12.8°C–14.5°C19 yr (42%)
14.5°C–16.3°C20 yr (44%)
16.3°C–18.0°C4 yr (9%)

Peterborough September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Peterborough, averaging 53 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2000 with 113 mm, while the driest was 2014 at 15 mm.

Peterborough September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Peterborough during September averages 81%. The most humid September was 2000 at 86%, and the least humid was 1991 at 74%.

Peterborough September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Peterborough. The sunniest September was 1991 at 3.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2000 and 2001 at 2.5.

Peterborough September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Peterborough during September is 3.2 m/s. The windiest September was 1983 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2014 at 2.1 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Peterborough

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How September Ranks in Peterborough

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Peterborough Weather by Month

Peterborough September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.0°C14.2°C14.7°C14.5°C15.7°C+1.7°C
Avg High18.6°C18.8°C19.3°C19.4°C20.5°C+1.9°C
Avg Low9.4°C9.6°C10.2°C9.7°C10.9°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain49 mm64 mm52 mm46 mm54 mm+5 mm

Extreme September Records in Peterborough

🔥Warmest September30.8°C2023
🧊Coldest September2.7°C2003
🌧️Wettest September113 mm2000
🏜️Driest September15 mm2014
🌬️Windiest September4.1 m/s1983

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Peterborough have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 2.7°C (2003) to a record high of 30.8°C (2023).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 53 mm, with a wettest year of 113 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Peterborough?

One of the best times to visit Peterborough

September is one of the best times to visit Peterborough. Expect days averaging 19.2°C and nights around 9.9°C (mean 14.6°C) — warmer than Peterborough's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (53 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

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 September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Peterborough, with average highs near 19.2°C and lows around 9.9°C (mean 14.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 53 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 53 mm of rainfall in Peterborough, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 113 mm (2000), and the driest just 15 mm (2014). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How September has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.9°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 9.7°C to 11.1°C over the same span.
September Weather in Peterborough, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202520.0°C15.1°C10.1°C26.3°C5.6°C44 mm77%3.8 m/s3.2
202419.4°C14.9°C10.4°C25.6°C4.1°C79 mm84%3.1 m/s2.7
2023 🔥23.1°C17.9°C12.8°C30.8°C8.0°C58 mm80%2.9 m/s3.2
202219.7°C15.2°C10.6°C25.3°C5.6°C43 mm79%2.7 m/s3
202121.1°C16.3°C11.5°C27.6°C6.0°C50 mm84%2.7 m/s3.1
202019.7°C14.7°C9.7°C27.0°C5.3°C48 mm80%3.4 m/s3.4
201919.8°C14.8°C9.9°C24.6°C5.7°C83 mm79%3.3 m/s3.4
201819.6°C14.5°C9.4°C24.7°C4.7°C27 mm78%3.4 m/s3.2
201718.4°C13.8°C9.3°C22.7°C5.1°C64 mm83%3.2 m/s2.9
201621.3°C16.5°C11.7°C29.3°C6.2°C47 mm83%3.2 m/s3
201517.8°C12.9°C8.0°C20.8°C5.2°C41 mm81%2.8 m/s3.3
201420.6°C15.5°C10.4°C24.0°C6.3°C15 mm82%2.1 m/s3
201318.7°C14.0°C9.3°C26.2°C5.9°C32 mm82%2.8 m/s3
201218.4°C13.5°C8.5°C26.5°C5.4°C53 mm81%3.5 m/s3.3
201120.8°C15.9°C10.9°C27.5°C7.6°C28 mm79%3.8 m/s3.2
201018.5°C14.0°C9.6°C23.0°C4.9°C70 mm83%3.4 m/s3
200919.4°C14.8°C10.2°C24.2°C7.4°C17 mm81%3.3 m/s3.2
200818.2°C13.9°C9.6°C22.1°C6.5°C61 mm83%2.9 m/s2.7
200718.7°C14.2°C9.8°C23.0°C5.0°C30 mm82%3.4 m/s3.2
200622.0°C17.2°C12.5°C26.3°C7.9°C70 mm83%3.1 m/s3.3
200520.7°C15.7°C10.8°C26.2°C4.8°C56 mm82%3 m/s3.2
200419.4°C14.7°C10.1°C26.0°C5.5°C37 mm82%3.9 m/s3.3
200319.7°C14.2°C8.7°C24.7°C2.7°C23 mm80%2.2 m/s3.4
200218.8°C14.4°C9.9°C22.3°C6.9°C35 mm83%2.5 m/s3.1
200117.2°C13.2°C9.2°C21.3°C6.9°C76 mm85%3.7 m/s2.5
2000 🌧️19.4°C15.1°C10.8°C25.5°C6.5°C113 mm86%3.2 m/s2.5
199920.8°C16.1°C11.5°C27.2°C8.2°C71 mm83%3.1 m/s3.1
199819.5°C15.1°C10.7°C22.4°C6.2°C81 mm84%3.3 m/s2.9
199719.3°C14.6°C9.8°C22.3°C6.6°C18 mm80%3 m/s3.2
199618.2°C13.8°C9.4°C23.0°C7.0°C19 mm79%3.5 m/s3
199517.9°C13.6°C9.3°C21.1°C4.5°C98 mm82%3.2 m/s2.9
199417.0°C13.0°C8.9°C20.5°C5.9°C90 mm83%3.6 m/s2.9
199316.8°C12.7°C8.7°C21.4°C5.1°C86 mm83%3.2 m/s2.6
199218.7°C13.9°C9.2°C23.7°C4.9°C87 mm82%3.4 m/s3.1
199121.1°C15.5°C9.8°C28.4°C5.3°C56 mm74%3 m/s3.6
199018.2°C13.6°C8.9°C25.1°C4.3°C30 mm75%3.3 m/s2.8
198919.8°C15.5°C11.2°C25.0°C6.8°C37 mm80%3.1 m/s3
198817.8°C13.5°C9.2°C24.1°C4.3°C39 mm82%3.8 m/s2.7
198718.5°C13.8°C9.2°C23.8°C3.6°C38 mm83%3.2 m/s3
1986 ❄️16.8°C11.8°C6.8°C21.1°C3.6°C23 mm81%2.6 m/s3.3
198519.5°C14.6°C9.8°C25.1°C5.5°C21 mm83%3.2 m/s3.1
198417.9°C13.6°C9.2°C25.0°C5.9°C80 mm82%3.6 m/s2.7
198318.2°C13.8°C9.4°C23.6°C4.8°C67 mm82%4.1 m/s—
198219.6°C14.6°C9.7°C25.9°C5.5°C51 mm83%3 m/s—
198119.2°C14.7°C10.2°C24.4°C7.2°C83 mm82%3.4 m/s—

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

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Peterborough September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Peterborough in September?▼

The average high in September is around 19.2°C with lows near 9.9°C (mean 14.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Peterborough in September?▼

September averages 53 mm of rainfall in Peterborough, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 113 mm in 2000.

What was the hottest September on record in Peterborough?▼

The hottest September reached 30.8°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to 2.7°C in 2003.

Has September in Peterborough gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.9°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 9.7°C to 11.1°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Peterborough?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Peterborough and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 19.2°C daytime highs and 9.9°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Peterborough?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Peterborough, averaging 14.6°C.

What should I pack for Peterborough in September?▼

For September in Peterborough, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 19.2°C and lows of 9.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Peterborough humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is Peterborough in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 3.2 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 4.1 m/s (1983).

Which September had the most rainfall in Peterborough?▼

The wettest September on record was 2000 with 113 mm. On average, September sees 53 mm.

Where does this September 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 September, 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 September specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.