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Canberra, Australia Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Canberra, it is
71° with cloudy.
Today's forecast reaches 72°,
with a low of 51°.
Tomorrow in Canberra looks
patchy rain nearby, with a high of 62°
and an overnight low of 48°.
There is a 44% chance of rain - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 11 mph,
and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).
Canberra averages 9.8 hours of sunshine per day, with December the brightest month. Temperatures peak in January and reach their annual low point in July.
Sunshine, rain and seasonal change
Rain and sunshine
About 704 mm (27.7 inches) falls across 90 wet days, with 9.8 hours of sunshine on an average day.
Seasonal change
January highs reach 81°F (27°C), while July lows fall to 35°F (1°C).
Typical day and night
Canberra averages 66°F (19°C) by day and 46°F (8°C) at night across the year.
November, at 3.4 inches (86 mm) over about 10 days. July is the driest month, at 1.5 inches (39 mm).
What is the best time to visit Canberra?
February to April and September is the sweet spot for Canberra - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 72°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 7 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in February.
Is Canberra humid?
Relative humidity averages 74% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
Does it snow in Canberra?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Canberra shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the coldest month in Canberra?
July, with highs of 51°F (11°C) and lows near 35°F (1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 21°F (-6°C).
What is the hottest month in Canberra?
January, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 108°F (42°C).