Canberra weather in August (Australian Capital Territory, Australia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Canberra this August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In August, Canberra tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 13°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Canberra in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 11 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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