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 (°C)

  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Canberra28
    Jan
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Canberra27
    Feb
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Canberra24
    Mar
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Canberra20
    Apr
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Canberra15
    May
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Canberra12
    Jun
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Canberra11
    Jul
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Canberra12
    Aug
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Canberra16
    Sep
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Canberra19
    Oct
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Canberra22
    Nov
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Canberra26
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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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 28°C 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 76mm 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.

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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