Best time to visit Canberra

Q: When is the best time to visit Canberra?

The best time to visit Canberra is January, February, November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Canberra?

The hottest time of year in Canberra is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with low heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Canberra?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Canberra with 76mm on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Canberra?

The sunniest time of year in Canberra is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Canberra?

The best time to visit Canberra is January, February, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4.5
Feb
4
Mar
3.5
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
1.5
Sep
3.5
Oct
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Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

82
Jan
81
Feb
75
Mar
68
Apr
59
May
54
Jun
52
Jul
54
Aug
61
Sep
66
Oct
72
Nov
79
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
9
Feb
8
Mar
7
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
7
Sep
8
Oct
9
Nov
9
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Canberra?

The hottest time of year in Canberra is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 82°F with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Canberra?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Canberra with 3.0 inches on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Canberra?

The sunniest time of year in Canberra is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 66% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.