Best Time to Visit Canberra
The best months to visit Canberra are Mar, Apr, Oct. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: Mar, Apr, Oct
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Canberra. Expect highs of 25°C to 19°C to 20°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
January
26°C high
Coldest Month
June
2°C low
Driest Month
September
5 rain days
Wettest Month
January
12 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: 26°C / Low: 14°C
12 rain days
February
High: 26°C / Low: 14°C
6 rain days
March
High: 25°C / Low: 13°C
8 rain days
April
High: 19°C / Low: 8°C
7 rain days
May
High: 15°C / Low: 5°C
5 rain days
June
High: 11°C / Low: 2°C
8 rain days
July
High: 11°C / Low: 2°C
7 rain days
August
High: 14°C / Low: 3°C
7 rain days
September
High: 17°C / Low: 4°C
5 rain days
October
High: 20°C / Low: 7°C
6 rain days
November
High: 24°C / Low: 11°C
10 rain days
December
High: 26°C / Low: 13°C
11 rain days
Tourist Seasons in Canberra
Peak Season
March, April, October
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
February, May, September, November
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
January, June, July, August, December
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 26°C | 14°C | 12 | Off Season |
February | 26°C | 14°C | 6 | Shoulder Season |
March★ | 25°C | 13°C | 8 | Peak Season |
April★ | 19°C | 8°C | 7 | Peak Season |
May | 15°C | 5°C | 5 | Shoulder Season |
June | 11°C | 2°C | 8 | Off Season |
July | 11°C | 2°C | 7 | Off Season |
August | 14°C | 3°C | 7 | Off Season |
September | 17°C | 4°C | 5 | Shoulder Season |
October★ | 20°C | 7°C | 6 | Peak Season |
November | 24°C | 11°C | 10 | Shoulder Season |
December | 26°C | 13°C | 11 | Off Season |
Season Timeline
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