Skip to main content
CheckWeather AUCanberraBest time to visit

The best time to visit Canberra

Month-by-month climate averages for Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Canberra is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.

Canberra is warmest in January (highs near 26°C) and coldest in June (lows around 2°C), with roughly 616 mm of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and April.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Canberra forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Canberra weather by month

what to expect in Canberra through the year

Here is Canberra's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Canberra by season.

Jan
26°
14°
Warm
Feb
26°
14°
Warm
Mar
24°
12°
Warm
Apr
18°
Mild
May
14°
Cool
Jun
11°
Cool
Jul
11°
Cool
Aug
14°
Cool
Sep
18°
Mild
Oct
20°
Mild
Nov
25°
12°
Warm
Wettest
Dec
26°
13°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Canberra?
The most comfortable time to visit Canberra is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Canberra?
January is the warmest month in Canberra, averaging highs near 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Canberra?
June is the coldest month in Canberra, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in Canberra?
The wettest month in Canberra is usually November, out of roughly 616 mm of precipitation across the year.

Canberra month by month