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When is the best time to visit A.C.T.?

The best time to visit A.C.T. (Canberra) is January, February, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in January in A.C.T. (Canberra)28
    Jan
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in February in A.C.T. (Canberra)27
    Feb
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in March in A.C.T. (Canberra)24
    Mar
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in April in A.C.T. (Canberra)20
    Apr
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in A.C.T. (Canberra)15
    May
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in June in A.C.T. (Canberra)12
    Jun
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in July in A.C.T. (Canberra)11
    Jul
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in August in A.C.T. (Canberra)12
    Aug
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in A.C.T. (Canberra)16
    Sep
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in October in A.C.T. (Canberra)19
    Oct
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in November in A.C.T. (Canberra)22
    Nov
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in December in A.C.T. (Canberra)26
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in the A.C.T.?

The hottest time of year in Canberra, A.C.T. is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in the A.C.T.?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Canberra, A.C.T. with 76mm on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the A.C.T.?

The sunniest time of year in Canberra, A.C.T. is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for A.C.T., represented by Canberra, (Canberra) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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