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When is the best time to visit Canberra?
In general the best time to visit Canberra is probably January, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is January, February, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in January and it has 8 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Canberra in different months
This is the average weather in Canberra for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during January.
In May, June, July, August the weather is average. Expect around 45 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 62 mm in August.
Climate in Canberra
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Canberra for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +108°F | +106°F | +99°F | +88°F | +73°F | +66°F | +63°F | +72°F | +86°F | +88°F | +102°F | +102°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +82°F | +79°F | +75°F | +68°F | +59°F | +54°F | +52°F | +55°F | +61°F | +66°F | +73°F | +77°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +37°F | +37°F | +32°F | +27°F | +25°F | +19°F | +19°F | +21°F | +21°F | +28°F | +32°F | +36°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 63 | 66 | 68 | 73 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 77 | 72 | 68 | 66 | 63 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 63 | 57 | 51 | 44 | 45 | 54 | 47 | 62 | 55 | 65 | 71 | 59 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Canberra during the whole year:
The hottest month in Canberra is January with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +36°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Canberra looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Canberra is June with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 63%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Canberra during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 44 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 14 rainy days and 71 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Canberra:
What is the hottest month in Canberra?
The hottest month in Canberra is January with average maximum temperature of +82°F.
What is the coldest month in Canberra?
The coldest month in Canberra is July with minimum temperatures of +36°F.
Is Canberra worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Canberra in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is January with +82°F and 8 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Canberra?
if you're looking to visit Canberra when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, October, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 44 mm of rain.
Other cities in Australia
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Monthly weather in Canberra
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Canberra, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
