When to go · Peterborough, Ontario
Peterborough, Ontario in May
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
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
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 May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Peterborough, Ontario's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal, fountain and boat cruises; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
- JulyGreatInside Peterborough, Ontario's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal, fountain and boat cruises; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
- AugustGreatInside Peterborough, Ontario's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal, fountain and boat cruises; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
- SeptemberGreatInside Peterborough, Ontario's best window: Jun–Sep for the canal, fountain and boat cruises; late Sep–early Oct for fall colour.
Weather in May
- Peterborough, OntarioHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Peterborough, Ontario, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jun: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Jun: 11 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 1
May: 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 layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast