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.
The most comfortable time to visit Canberra is usually February, March, April and September, 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 27°C) and coldest in August (lows around 0°C), with roughly 673 mm of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and September.
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, 1991-2020 averagesHere 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.