When to go · Canberra, Australia
Best Time to Visit Canberra
Aim for February, December and January: that's when Canberra's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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February, December, January
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
March, November, April
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, August
Hottest is January (28°C)
Canberra weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 59°F | 79mm | warm, some rain |
| FebBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 60mm | warm, some rain |
| Mar | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 90mm | warm, some rain |
| Apr | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 59mm | mild, mostly dry |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 47mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Jun | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 37°F | 45mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Jul | 11°C / 52°F | 2°C / 36°F | 36mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Aug | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 70mm | cool, some rain |
| Sep | 16°C / 61°F | 4°C / 39°F | 59mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Oct | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 87mm | mild, some rain |
| Nov | 22°C / 72°F | 10°C / 50°F | 99mm | mild, some rain |
| DecBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 12°C / 54°F | 70mm | warm, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Canberra plans around the seasons for you.