Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High26.9°C
Low1.3°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Australia Canberra, Australia
Canberra has a temperate climate with average temperatures ranging from 10°C / 50°F in July to 27°C / 80°F in January.
Rainfall averages about 54 mm / 2.1 inches per month, with the wettest conditions in November (79 mm / 3.1 inches) and the driest in April (35 mm / 1.4 inches).
The UV index ranges from 4 in June to 10 in January, so strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
Expect approximately 14.5 hours of daylight during December and around 9.8 hours in June.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Canberra.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
79 mm
November carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (7.1)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
10 hrsto14 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
11 km/h
September is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
64 %to84 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Canberra, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Canberra compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Australia for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Australia
#11 / 14
COOLEST (AVG)
in Australia
#2 / 14
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Australia
#10 / 14
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Australia
#9 / 14
HIGHEST UV
in Australia
#8 / 14
MOST HUMID
in Australia
#6 / 14
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Canberra, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Canberra feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 19°C (66°F) and lows near 8°C (46°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cold once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Canberra for dry weather?
The driest month is usually April, with around 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain. Most other months sit somewhere in between, with a mix of dry and showery days.
When is sun exposure strongest in Canberra?
UV tends to peak in January, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 10), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Canberra a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 11 km/h (7 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 62 km/h (39 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Canberra get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.