Canberra, Australia Weather
Canberra hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 55°F (13°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 54°F (12°C).
Current conditions in detail
Canberra weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Canberra looks sunny, with a high of 55° and an overnight low of 28°. Rain is unlikely (8% chance). Winds top out near 6 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Canberra 14-day forecast
About the weather in Canberra
Canberra has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 51°F (11°C) in July to around 81°F (27°C) in January, and the city records roughly 90 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Canberra weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: January - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 51°F (11°C)
- Record high: 108°F (42°C) · Record low: 21°F (-6°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (12.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on January. Highs average 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 51°F (11°C) and lows around 35°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 108°F (42°C) and dropped as low as 21°F (-6°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.4 inches (86 mm) of rain over 10 days, while July is the driest. December brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.1 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Canberra is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (19°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Canberra brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Canberra stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Canberra is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 52°F (11°C) and nights around 35°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Canberra by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 59° | 9 | 3.1 in | 11.4 h/day | 67% |
| February | 79° | 57° | 6 | 1.9 in | 11.2 h/day | 68% |
| March | 74° | 54° | 8 | 2.3 in | 10.0 h/day | 71% |
| April | 67° | 47° | 6 | 2.0 in | 9.2 h/day | 76% |
| May | 58° | 40° | 6 | 1.6 in | 8.5 h/day | 82% |
| June | 52° | 36° | 7 | 2.2 in | 7.4 h/day | 86% |
| July | 51° | 35° | 8 | 1.5 in | 7.9 h/day | 84% |
| August | 54° | 36° | 8 | 2.3 in | 8.4 h/day | 81% |
| September | 60° | 40° | 6 | 2.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 74% |
| October | 67° | 46° | 9 | 2.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 70% |
| November | 72° | 51° | 10 | 3.4 in | 11.3 h/day | 67% |
| December | 78° | 55° | 8 | 2.7 in | 12.1 h/day | 63% |