Canberra, Australia Weather
Canberra hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 48°F (9°C) is about 12°F (7°C) below the typical September high of 60°F (16°C).
Current conditions in detail
Canberra weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)
Tomorrow in Canberra looks sunny, with a high of 53° and an overnight low of 33°. Rain is unlikely (6% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).
Canberra 14-day forecast
About the weather in Canberra
Canberra is a oceanic city - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. January is the warmest month at 81°F (27°C) and July the coolest at 51°F (11°C), over 27.7 inches (704 mm) of 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)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 108°F (42°C) high · 21°F (-6°C) low
- Wettest month: November (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (12.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 15°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Average humidity: 74%
Temperatures through the year
Sunshine averages 9.8 hours a day over the year, peaking in December at 12.1 hours. July bottoms out at 51°F (11°C) in daylight, 35°F (1°C) after dark. January is the warm end of the year, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. Precipitation concentrates in November - 3.4 inches (86 mm) on 10 days - and thins out by July.
Rain, sun and snow
Six of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is February through April. Days and nights are about 11°C apart on average - wider than roughly 83% of the cities we track. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 108°F (42°C) and bottoms at 21°F (-6°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Through spring, Canberra is crisp but comfortable: 67°F (19°C) by day, 45°F (7°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.6 hours of sun a day.
Summer (December through February)
Through summer, Canberra is mild and warm: 80°F (26°C) by day, 57°F (14°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 23 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.6 hours of sun a day.
Fall (March through May)
Through fall, Canberra is crisp but comfortable: 66°F (19°C) by day, 47°F (8°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Through winter, Canberra is brisk and cold: 52°F (11°C) by day, 35°F (2°C) after dark, and 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% |