Best time to visit Canberra

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When is the best time to visit Canberra?

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

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Canberra82
    Jan
  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Canberra81
    Feb
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Canberra75
    Mar
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Canberra68
    Apr
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Canberra59
    May
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Canberra54
    Jun
  • 52°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Canberra52
    Jul
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Canberra54
    Aug
  • 61°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Canberra61
    Sep
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Canberra66
    Oct
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Canberra72
    Nov
  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Canberra79
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Canberra?

The hottest time of year in Canberra is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 82°F with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Canberra?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Canberra with 3.0 inches on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Canberra?

The sunniest time of year in Canberra is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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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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