The biggest temperature swing occurs between April and May, as typical highs shift from 18.7°C / 65.6°F to 14.4°C / 57.9°F (about 4.3°C / 7.7°F).
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5°C | 26.9°C | WARM |
| February | 14°C | 25.5°C | WARM |
| March | 11.9°C | 22.8°C | WARM |
| April | 8.1°C | 18.7°C | MILD |
| May | 4.4°C | 14.4°C | COOL |
| June | 2.4°C | 11°C | COOL |
| July | 1.3°C | 10.3°C | COOL |
| August | 1.8°C | 11.9°C | COOL |
| September | 4.3°C | 15.4°C | MILD |
| October | 7°C | 18.8°C | MILD |
| November | 10.1°C | 21.9°C | MILD |
| December | 12.3°C | 24.8°C | WARM |
January has the warmest typical feels-like highs (27°C / 80.7°F), while July is coolest (6.7°C / 44.1°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6°C | 27°C | WARM |
| February | 13.2°C | 25.6°C | WARM |
| March | 10.6°C | 21.9°C | MILD |
| April | 6.1°C | 16.7°C | MILD |
| May | 1.6°C | 11.6°C | COOL |
| June | -0.8°C | 7.9°C | COLD |
| July | -2.1°C | 6.7°C | COLD |
| August | -1.6°C | 8.4°C | COOL |
| September | 1.3°C | 12.6°C | COOL |
| October | 4.5°C | 16.9°C | MILD |
| November | 8.2°C | 20.9°C | MILD |
| December | 11°C | 24.4°C | WARM |
November is wettest at 79.5 mm / 3.13 inches, while April is driest at 34.7 mm / 1.37 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9 mm | 53.3 mm | LIGHT |
| February | 16.9 mm | 55.4 mm | LIGHT |
| March | 16.9 mm | 44.2 mm | LIGHT |
| April | 16.9 mm | 34.7 mm | LIGHT |
| May | 16.9 mm | 38.2 mm | LIGHT |
| June | 16.9 mm | 55.8 mm | LIGHT |
| July | 16.9 mm | 43.7 mm | LIGHT |
| August | 16.9 mm | 54.6 mm | LIGHT |
| September | 16.9 mm | 57.2 mm | LIGHT |
| October | 16.9 mm | 64.6 mm | MODERATE |
| November | 16.9 mm | 79.5 mm | MODERATE |
| December | 16.9 mm | 64.7 mm | MODERATE |
January has the strongest peak UV (around index 9.6).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 9.6 | VERY HIGH |
| February | 0 | 9.3 | VERY HIGH |
| March | 0 | 8.1 | VERY HIGH |
| April | 0 | 6.4 | HIGH |
| May | 0 | 4.6 | MODERATE |
| June | 0 | 3.5 | MODERATE |
| July | 0 | 4 | MODERATE |
| August | 0 | 5.4 | MODERATE |
| September | 0 | 7 | HIGH |
| October | 0 | 8.4 | VERY HIGH |
| November | 0 | 9.3 | VERY HIGH |
| December | 0 | 9.6 | VERY HIGH |
Daylight ranges from 9.8h in June to 14.5h in December.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 14.2h | LONG |
| February | 0h | 13.4h | LONG |
| March | 0h | 12.3h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 11.2h | BALANCED |
| May | 0h | 10.3h | BALANCED |
| June | 0h | 9.8h | SHORT |
| July | 0h | 10h | BALANCED |
| August | 0h | 10.8h | BALANCED |
| September | 0h | 11.9h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 13h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 14h | LONG |
| December | 0h | 14.5h | LONG |
June is most humid (84.3%), while December is driest (64%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56.9% | 64.4% | COMFORTABLE |
| February | 56.9% | 68.2% | HUMID |
| March | 56.9% | 70.3% | HUMID |
| April | 56.9% | 74.2% | HUMID |
| May | 56.9% | 79.9% | MUGGY |
| June | 56.9% | 84.3% | MUGGY |
| July | 56.9% | 83.6% | MUGGY |
| August | 56.9% | 79.8% | MUGGY |
| September | 56.9% | 74.7% | HUMID |
| October | 56.9% | 69.9% | HUMID |
| November | 56.9% | 67.9% | HUMID |
| December | 56.9% | 64% | COMFORTABLE |
September has the strongest typical average wind (11.9 km/h / 7.4 mph), while April is calmest (9.7 km/h / 6.0 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8 km/h | 11.6 km/h | CALM |
| February | 8.8 km/h | 11.3 km/h | CALM |
| March | 8.8 km/h | 10.7 km/h | CALM |
| April | 8.8 km/h | 9.7 km/h | CALM |
| May | 8.8 km/h | 10.1 km/h | CALM |
| June | 8.8 km/h | 10.6 km/h | CALM |
| July | 8.8 km/h | 10.9 km/h | CALM |
| August | 8.8 km/h | 11.5 km/h | CALM |
| September | 8.8 km/h | 11.9 km/h | CALM |
| October | 8.8 km/h | 11.7 km/h | CALM |
| November | 8.8 km/h | 11.7 km/h | CALM |
| December | 8.8 km/h | 11.6 km/h | CALM |
September is windiest by P95 gust signal (61.9 km/h / 38.5 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 53.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 51.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 51.5 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 49 km/h | WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 52.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 53.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 54 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 58.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 61.9 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 60.1 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 58.3 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 57.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
November has the most rain days (~11.2), while May has the fewest (~6.5). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 days | 8.8 days | SOME |
| February | 4.6 days | 8.2 days | SOME |
| March | 4.6 days | 8.1 days | SOME |
| April | 4.6 days | 6.6 days | SOME |
| May | 4.6 days | 6.5 days | SOME |
| June | 4.6 days | 9 days | SOME |
| July | 4.6 days | 9 days | SOME |
| August | 4.6 days | 9.5 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 4.6 days | 10 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 4.6 days | 10.5 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 4.6 days | 11.2 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 4.6 days | 9.2 days | FREQUENT |
September has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~4). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| April | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| May | 0 days | 2 days | OCCASIONAL |
| June | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
January has the highest heat-risk day count (~4 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 4 days | ELEVATED |
| February | 0 days | 2 days | ELEVATED |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 1 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 9.8 hours in June (winter) to 14.5 hours in December (summer), which is a difference of 4.7 hours.
Southern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Mar 2 risk days | Apr 2 risk days | May 2 risk days | Jan 3 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days | May 0 risk days | Jun 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jan 2 risk days | Feb 2 risk days | Dec 6 risk days | Mar 8 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Apr 49 km/h | Mar 52 km/h | Feb 52 km/h | May 53 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Feb 71 / 100 | Jan 69 / 100 | Dec 66 / 100 | Mar 65 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Apr 100 / 100 | Mar 96 / 100 | May 94 / 100 | Jun 70 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit Canberra depend on your preferences. For warm weather, January is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, April, May, July tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
January is typically the warmest month in Canberra, with average high temperatures reaching around 27°C (81°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
July is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 1°C (34°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
November typically sees the most rainfall in Canberra, averaging around 79mm (3.1 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
April is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 35mm (1.4 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in Canberra range from average lows of 8°C (46°F) to highs of 19°C (65°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in Canberra. UV levels can reach 10 during peak months, which is considered very high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.