Canberra Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Canberra. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 12°C (54°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in January to 1°C (34°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Canberra has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 653 mm (26 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Canberra experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 69 mm (2.7 in) in November, the wettest month, and 32 mm (1.3 in) in May, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Canberra Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Canberra can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Canberra.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 81%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 2 m/s (4 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October and highest during January, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)