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When to go · Peterborough, Ontario

Peterborough, Ontario in April

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, some attractions closed); mid-Oct to mid-May for canal and cruise operations.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Low
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Peterborough, Ontario

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, some attractions closed); mid-Oct to mid-May for canal and cruise operations.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • Peterborough, OntarioHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
Low
Prices · Canada overall
Low

Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Peterborough, Ontario, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 0 °C (32 °F)

    Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 11

    Jun: 11

  • Crowds

    Apr: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Jun: 1

April: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, some attractions closed); mid-Oct to mid-May for canal and cruise operations.

June: Inside Peterborough, Ontario's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal, fountain and boat cruises; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.

Peterborough, Ontario: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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