Climate of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Point-value climate at Canberra (Australian Capital Territory, Australia). Population approximately 327,700.
Located in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, Canberra has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 327,700. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.9°C / 42.6°F in July to 20.3°C / 68.5°F in January, with rainfall varying from 43 mm / 1.7 in (June) to 74 mm / 2.9 in (November) — about 691 mm / 27.2 in across the year. As the national capital of Australia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Canberra's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.3°C68.5°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| February | 20.2°C68.4°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| March | 17.7°C63.9°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 13.6°C56.5°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 10.2°C50.4°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| June | 6.9°C44.4°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| July | 5.9°C42.6°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| August | 7.3°C45.1°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| September | 9.9°C49.8°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 13°C55.4°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| November | 15.6°C60.1°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| December | 18.6°C65.5°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Canberra?
Canberra does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Canberra's warmest month is January at an average of 20.3°C / 68.5°F, and its driest month is June with about 43 mm / 1.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Canberra?
Canberra, in Australian Capital Territory, Australia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.9°C / 42.6°F in July to 20.3°C / 68.5°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 691 mm / 27.2 in, with the wettest month being November (74 mm / 2.9 in) and the driest June (43 mm / 1.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Canberra in January?
The average temperature in Canberra in January is 20.3°C / 68.5°F, with rainfall of about 69 mm / 2.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Canberra?
The driest month in Canberra is June, with about 43 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6.9°C / 44.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Canberra?
The wettest month in Canberra is November, with approximately 74 mm / 2.9 in of average monthly rainfall.