Canberra, Australia experiences average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Canberra, Australia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Canberra, Australia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.7/10
Best: January, February, March, December
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 18°C / 8°C
Feels Like 17°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 53 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 75%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 6 days
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Avg Low15°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
2°C
July
Avg High10°C
Rain7days
Driest Month
5days
April
Avg High19°C
Avg Low9°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
November (Gusts 46)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:11
Daylight 9.8h
Sunset 16:59
Live conditions—
Canberra on the map · live conditions
Canberra, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Canberra
- Population
- 367.8K
- Coordinates
- -35.28°, 149.13°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 7 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
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.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 67%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 72%. Apr: 75%. May: 81%. Jun: 85%. Jul: 84%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 75%. Oct: 72%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 65%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 18 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 8h. Jun: 7h. Jul: 7h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 12h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 4. Jun: UV 3. Jul: UV 3. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 0 days. Feb: 0 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 1 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 27 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jan 2025 · 27°C | Jan · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 1°C | Jul · 2°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 84 mm | Nov · 74 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 24 km/h | Nov · 20 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Fair June
Poor July
Poor August
Fair 
September
Fair October
Good November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 27°C / 15°C | 27°C / 15°C | 8days (65 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 25°C / 14°C | 25°C / 14°C | 6days (44 mm) Good | 10.9h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 23°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 7days (54 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 72% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 19°C / 9°C | 17°C / 7°C | 5days (42 mm) Good | 8.9h Good | 75% Muggy | 5.2 High | Good | View Details |
| May | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 6days (41 mm) Good | 8h Good | 81% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June | 11°C / 3°C | 7°C / 0°C | 7days (52 mm) Good | 6.9h Fair | 85% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| July | 10°C / 2°C | 7°C / -1°C | 7days (40 mm) Good | 7.3h Good | 84% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| August | 12°C / 3°C | 8°C / -1°C | 8days (50 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 82% Humid | 4.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September | 15°C / 5°C | 12°C / 2°C | 7days (56 mm) Good | 9.7h Good | 75% Muggy | 6 High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 19°C / 8°C | 17°C / 6°C | 8days (58 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 22°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 9days (74 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 25°C / 13°C | 25°C / 12°C | 8days (56 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Canberra are January, February, March, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Canberra, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Canberra is January, with average daytime highs of 27°C (80°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Canberra is July, with average overnight lows of 2°C (36°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Canberra is November, averaging 74mm of precipitation across 9 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Canberra receives approximately 114 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Canberra.
The least favorable months to visit Canberra are June, July, August, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Canberra is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Canberra is 75%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Canberra receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 0 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 6 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Canberra are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 46 km/h / 28 mph).
Canberra averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 55%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Canberra is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Canberra has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Canberra ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 17°C (63°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Canberra, with a climate score of 4/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Canberra, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 11°C (51°F) and 7 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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