Climate normals · 1970–2000
Canberra Climate
Canberra is a city in Australia (01) with a population of about 367,752. Its average annual temperature is 13.2°C (56°F), with roughly 698 mm of rain per year.
13.2°C
Avg Temp
698
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Canberra Climate
Canberra has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F) and receives about 698 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.2°C
Avg Temp
698
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 68° | 71 mm |
| February | 20° / 68° | 55 mm |
| March | 18° / 64° | 55 mm |
| April | 14° / 56° | 54 mm |
| May | 10° / 50° | 50 mm |
| June | 7° / 44° | 43 mm |
| July | 6° / 42° | 54 mm |
| August | 7° / 45° | 55 mm |
| September | 10° / 50° | 66 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 69 mm |
| November | 16° / 60° | 74 mm |
| December | 19° / 65° | 52 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Canberra
The most comfortable months to visit Canberra are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 27°C high). The coldest is July (near 0°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Canberra are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Canberra, Australia has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C and about 698 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Canberra average about 27°C (81°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.