When is the best time to go to Canberra

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Canberra, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Canberra weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Canberra are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Canberra January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 62mm 10hrs 15.2hrs

The weather in January in Canberra is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Canberra, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Canberra and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Canberra with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Canberra February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 51mm 9.3hrs 14.3hrs

February in Canberra is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Canberra, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Canberra and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Canberra with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Canberra March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 61mm 8hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in March in Canberra is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Canberra.

March is in the fall / autumn in Canberra and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Canberra with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Canberra weather in March »

April

Canberra April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 56mm 7.1hrs 12.1hrs

Canberra's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Canberra.

April is in the fall / autumn in Canberra and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Canberra with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Canberra weather in April »

May

Canberra May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 58mm 5.7hrs 11.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Canberra and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canberra for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Canberra and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Canberra with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Canberra weather in May »

June

Canberra June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 50mm 5.4hrs 15.2hrs

Canberra's weather in June is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canberra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Canberra and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Canberra with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Canberra weather in June »

July

Canberra July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 62mm 6hrs 14.3hrs

July in Canberra is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canberra for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Canberra and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Canberra with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Canberra weather in July »

August

Canberra August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 64mm 6.8hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in August in Canberra is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canberra for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Canberra and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Canberra with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Canberra weather in August »

September

Canberra September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 67mm 7.6hrs 12.1hrs

Canberra's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canberra for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Canberra and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Canberra with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Canberra weather in September »

October

Canberra October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 76mm 8.7hrs 11.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Canberra and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Canberra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Canberra and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Canberra with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Canberra weather in October »

November

Canberra November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 62mm 9.3hrs 15.2hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Canberra during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Canberra.

November is in the spring in Canberra and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Canberra with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Canberra weather in November »

December

Canberra December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 54mm 9.8hrs 14.3hrs

December in Canberra is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Canberra, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Canberra and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Canberra with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Canberra weather statistics
Hottest month: January 27.4°C 81.3°F
Driest month: June 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: January 10hrs
Coldest month: July 10.6°C 51.1°F
Wettest month: October 76mm 3ins
Warmest sea: February 22.7°C 72.9°F
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