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 Canberra

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4.5
Feb
4
Mar
3.5
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
1.5
Sep
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Oct
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

28
Jan
27
Feb
24
Mar
20
Apr
15
May
12
Jun
11
Jul
12
Aug
16
Sep
19
Oct
22
Nov
26
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
9
Feb
8
Mar
7
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
7
Sep
8
Oct
9
Nov
9
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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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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