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Climate in Canberra (Australian Capital Territory), Australia

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly precipitation

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

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

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

Weather Forecasts for Canberra

Fri   Apr 26
18°C | 1°C
S 11 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Apr 27
19°C | 2°C
NW 7 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Apr 28
20°C | 3°C
NW 14 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Canberra in Australia

Canberra has a temperate climate. Due to its slightly higher elevation Canberra has larger temperature differences than the coast of Australia. It is one of the few cities in this country where it could freeze in winter. Sometimes the thermometer plunges even a few degrees below zero. The summers in Canberra are pleasant with averages of around 28°C.

During the months of March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • When is summer in Canberra?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Canberra?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Canberra?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Canberra?
    November tops the wettest month list with 69 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Canberra?
    May is the driest month with 32 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Canberra?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.

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