Canberra weather and climate in 2024
Day
17 °C
Night
4 °C
Sea
19 °C
Precipitation
42 mm
in month
Rainy days
6 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
69 %
Day
17 °C
Night
4 °C
Sea
19 °C
Precipitation
42 mm
in month
Rainy days
6 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
5 hours
average
Humidity
69 %
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Weather overview
Canberra (Australia) in general has a mild climate. The day temperatures range from 12 °C (53 °F) in July to 28 °C (83 °F) in January. The driest month is April with just 6 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is November with 9 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 13 °C (55 °F), the lowest in July with 1 °C (33 °F).
January weather
The maximum of the day temperature is observable, its value is 28 °C (83 °F) in Canberra, while the rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value of 13 °C (55 °F). The tourist season is close to its peak. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 8 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum in this month. The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed, with its value being 4.
February weather
The tourist season is taking place in Canberra. The day temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value of 27 °C (81 °F), while the night temperature reaches its maximum, its value is 13 °C (55 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value of 9 hours.
March weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 25 °C (77 °F) in Canberra, while the night temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value being 11 °C (51 °F). The tourist season continues. The rainfall amount starts to descent, its value is 48 mm (1.88 in), and the number of rainy days descent's start could be observed too, its value is 7 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 7 hours.
April weather
The tourist season is taking place in Canberra. The minimum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, with its value of 6 days. The night temperature continues to descent, its value is 7 °C (45 °F), and the day temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 21 °C (69 °F). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 6 hours.
May weather
The minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed in Canberra. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 17 °C (62 °F), and the night temperature continues to descent too, the value of this measure is 4 °C (40 °F). The minimum of the wind speed can be noticed, with its value being 2. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month.
June weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being 13 °C (55 °F) in Canberra. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 7 days, and the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed as well. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum in this month. The day length is on its minimum, with its value of 10 hours. The humidity reaches its maximum in June.
July weather
The day temperature reaches its minimum, its value is 12 °C (53 °F) in Canberra, and the night temperature is on its minimum too, with its value being 1 °C (33 °F). The rainfall amount continues to rise, with its value of 56 mm (2.19 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, its value is 5 hours.
August weather
The day temperature starts to rise, its value is 14 °C (56 °F) in Canberra, and the beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed as well, the value of this measure is 1 °C (34 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 6 hours.
September weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 17 °C (62 °F) in Canberra, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 3 °C (38 °F). The number of rainy days starts to descent, its value is 8 days, on the contrary the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, with its value being 57 mm (2.26 in). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 7 hours.
October weather
The tourist season slowly starts in Canberra. The day temperature continues to rise, the value of this measure is 20 °C (67 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 9 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month.
November weather
The tourist season continues this month in Canberra. The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 23 °C (73 °F), and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of 9 °C (48 °F). The maximum of the rainfall amount is observable, the value of this measure is 73 mm (2.88 in), and the maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed too in November. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 9 hours.
December weather
The day temperature continues to rise, the value of this measure is 26 °C (79 °F) in Canberra, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value being 11 °C (52 °F). The tourist season continues in December. The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 8 days, and the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, with its value being 59 mm (2.33 in). The humidity is on its minimum, its value is 47 %.
FAQs
Is January part of the wet season in Canberra?
No, there is no wet season in Canberra in January - you can expect 8 days of rain during the month.
What is the temperature in Canberra during the day in February?
The average daily temperature in February in Canberra is 27 °C (81 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
How many hours of sun to expect in Canberra in March?
There is an average length of sunshine of 7 hours per day in Canberra in March. The value is lower by 1 hour than in the previous month. This means 14 % value difference.
What is the average number of rainy days in Canberra in April?
In April in Canberra, we can expect 6 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.4 days of the week, or in general - 20 % days.
What level of humidity is to expect in May in Canberra?
In May in Canberra, expect humidity around 69 %.
Is there a dry season in August in Canberra?
No, August is not a dry month in Canberra, expect rain approximately 8 days in a month.
How windy is Canberra in September?
An average wind scale that can be expected in September in Canberra is 3.
What is the night temperature in Canberra in October?
The average night temperature in October in Canberra is 6 °C (43 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating. An increase of 3 °C (37 °F) compared to the previous month.
Are there good conditions to visit in Canberra in November?
There are good conditions for visiting in Canberra in November. You can expect just 9 days of rain during the month, taking an umbrella is not necessary. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 23 °C (73 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. A sea temperature of 18 °C (65 °F) can seem colder to some, but others will call it refreshing. The temperature of 9 °C (48 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the sea temperature in December in Canberra?
The sea will reach 20 °C (68 °F) in December in Canberra. At this sea temperature, swimming probably won't be the best experience. You probably won't like to stay in water for a long time. On the other hand, there are a minority of people who seek these conditions.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.