AustraliaThe climate of Canberra
The current climate in Canberra features temperatures ranging from a high of 38°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Canberra, Australia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Canberra in recent years was 46°C in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 5°C in August 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, Canberra receives 564 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Canberra?
The best time to visit Canberra for sunny weather is February through May and August through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Canberra. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Canberra
The climate table of Canberra shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 38 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 32 | 29 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 33 | 69 | 60 | 22 | 40 | 61 | 32 | 49 | 41 | 9,2 | 86 | 61 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Canberra, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Canberra
Yearly Temperature in Canberra
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Canberra, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Canberra
Total Yearly Precipitation in Canberra
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Canberra, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Canberra
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Average weather in Canberra by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Canberra. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.