Our verdict
The best time to visit Canberra is March-May
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 34℃ (93℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Canberra is around 0℃ (32℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Canberra during the day, the sun stays up the longest around December. December sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in July instead.
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Canberra seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Canberra as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Canberra is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Canberra
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Canberra for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Canberra climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Canberra for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Canberra in January
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Canberra in February
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Canberra in March
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Canberra in April
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Canberra in May
- Average temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Canberra in June
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Canberra in July
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Canberra in August
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Canberra in September
- Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Canberra in October
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Canberra in November
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in November, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Canberra in December
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Canberra in December, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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