Peak score
9/10
Best months in Canberra, Australia
Best Time to Visit Canberra, Australia
Climate guide for Canberra, Australia — updated 2026
Travel window January, February, March, December Peak: February · 9/10 climate score
Months to avoid June, July, August
Canberra on the map · best months to visit
Canberra, Australia
- Best monthsJanuary, February, March, December
- Avoid monthsJune, July, August
- Visit score now4/10
- Coordinates
- -35.28°, 149.13°
Quick answer
Plan your trip for January, February, March, December. Expect average highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C, and about 7 rainy days a month. Skip June, July, August when less favorable weather conditions sets in.
Warmest month
27°C
Coldest month
2°C
Wettest month
9d
Travel score by month
Each score weighs temperature comfort, rain, humidity, and outdoor conditions. Higher is better.
8.6 Jan
9 Feb
8.2 Mar
7.6 Apr
5.6 May
4 Jun
4.3 Jul
4.5 Aug
5.4 Sep
7.4 Oct
7.5 Nov
8.6 Dec
Excellent (7–10) Mixed (5–6) Tough (0–4)
Month-by-Month Recommendation
Tap any month to open its full weather page. Cards highlight score, temperature, rain, and comfort.
January Best
8.6 /10
Excellent
27°C / 15°C 8 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
February Best
9 /10
Excellent
25°C / 14°C 6 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
March Best
8.2 /10
Great
23°C / 13°C 7 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.8/10
April
7.6 /10
Great
19°C / 9°C 5 rainy days Comfort Score: 7/10
May
5.6 /10
Good
14°C / 5°C 6 rainy days Comfort Score: 4.5/10
June
4 /10
Fair
11°C / 3°C 7 rainy days Comfort Score: 2.5/10
July
4.3 /10
Fair
10°C / 2°C 7 rainy days Comfort Score: 2.5/10
August
4.5 /10
Fair
12°C / 3°C 8 rainy days Comfort Score: 3/10
September
5.4 /10
Fair
15°C / 5°C 7 rainy days Comfort Score: 4.5/10
October
7.4 /10
Great
19°C / 8°C 8 rainy days Comfort Score: 7/10
November
7.5 /10
Great
22°C / 11°C 9 rainy days Comfort Score: 7.3/10
December Best
8.6 /10
Excellent
25°C / 13°C 8 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
Climate normals
Compare the monthly shape of temperature highs/lows and rainfall before locking in your dates.
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 15°C . Feb: 25°C / 14°C . Mar: 23°C / 13°C . Apr: 19°C / 9°C . May: 14°C / 5°C . Jun: 11°C / 3°C . Jul: 10°C / 2°C . Aug: 12°C / 3°C . Sep: 15°C / 5°C . Oct: 19°C / 8°C . Nov: 22°C / 11°C . Dec: 25°C / 13°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 65 mm. Feb: 44 mm. Mar: 54 mm. Apr: 42 mm. May: 41 mm. Jun: 52 mm. Jul: 40 mm. Aug: 50 mm. Sep: 56 mm. Oct: 58 mm. Nov: 74 mm. Dec: 56 mm.
Season by Season
Season cards explain why scores rise and fall, with a representative month picked for each.
Spring
Avg score 6.8/10Sep, Oct, Nov
Average highs of 18°C (64°F) with 8 rainy days per month. Climate score: 6.8/10.
This month falls at the beginning of Spring.
Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.
Summer
Avg score 8.7/10Dec, Jan, Feb
Average highs of 26°C (79°F) with 7 rainy days per month. Climate score: 8.7/10.
This month falls at the middle of Summer.
Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.
Autumn
Avg score 7.1/10Mar, Apr, May
Average highs of 19°C (66°F) with 6 rainy days per month. Climate score: 7.1/10.
This month falls at the beginning of Autumn.
Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.
Winter
Avg score 4.3/10Jun, Jul, Aug
Average highs of 11°C (52°F) with 7 rainy days per month. Climate score: 4.3/10.
This month falls at the beginning of Winter.
Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Canberra are January, February, March, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is low.
Consider avoiding June, July, August due to less favorable weather conditions.
Packing depends on the season. In peak months (January, February, March, December), light layers and sun protection are typical essentials.
Yes! January earns a climate score of 8.6/10 and is one of the best months to visit Canberra. Warm conditions, with highs averaging 26.8°C (80°F). Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.
Yes! February earns a climate score of 9/10 and is one of the best months to visit Canberra. Warm conditions, with highs averaging 25.3°C (78°F). Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.