Canberra Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Canberra, Australia has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is January (score: 89/100). Annual average high: 18.5°C, total rainfall: 562mm.
When is the best time to visit Canberra?
89
January is the best month to visit Canberra with a travel score of 89/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 26.9°C, 7 rain days, and 11.9 hours of daily sunshine.
View January weather details →Travel Score by Month
89
Jan
89
Feb
85
Mar
80
Apr
70
May
60
Jun
60
Jul
63
Aug
72
Sep
77
Oct
80
Nov
87
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Canberra each month?
18.5°C
Avg High
7.7°C
Avg Low
562mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Canberra get?
Canberra receives 562mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically November with 67mm, while May is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Canberra?
January
Best time to visit89
27°C
Low: 14°C
7 rain days
Excellent
February
89
26°C
Low: 14°C
6 rain days
Excellent
March
85
23°C
Low: 12°C
6 rain days
Excellent
April
80
19°C
Low: 8°C
4 rain days
Good
May
70
14°C
Low: 5°C
4 rain days
Good
June
60
11°C
Low: 3°C
7 rain days
Good
July
60
10°C
Low: 1°C
6 rain days
Good
August
63
12°C
Low: 2°C
7 rain days
Good
September
72
15°C
Low: 4°C
7 rain days
Good
October
77
19°C
Low: 7°C
7 rain days
Good
November
80
22°C
Low: 10°C
8 rain days
Excellent
December
87
25°C
Low: 12°C
7 rain days
Excellent
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31