Best Time to Visit Canberra: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Canberra: March, February, January, December.
- Best months for Canberra: March, February, January, December.
- Peak season is January, February, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: November, October, August.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 14°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| February | 26°C | 14°C | 53 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| March | 23°C | 11°C | 37 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 27 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 15°C | 4°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.4 |
| June | 12°C | 3°C | 52 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.5 |
| July | 11°C | 1°C | 37 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.4 |
| August | 12°C | 2°C | 49 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 15°C | 4°C | 51 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.1 |
| October | 19°C | 7°C | 55 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.6 |
| November | 22°C | 10°C | 59 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| December | 25°C | 12°C | 55 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Canberra?
The best months are March, February, January, December.
When is the rainy season in Canberra?
The wettest months are November, October, August.