Canberra weather in August (Australian Capital Territory, Australia)

Looking to travel to Canberra in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Canberra generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C.

Canberra in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Canberra. January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Canberra climate page with graphs.

 

Canberra, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Canberra in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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