Canberra Weather
Canberra weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Canberra current weather
Canberra now (local time 19:15)
15°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 13°
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
4° – 21°C
Rain likely on 3 of 7 days
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Canberra 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
19°
8°
💧76%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
17°
9°
💧34%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
20°
9°
💧8%
Wed
10/7
☁️
17°
4°
💧4%
Thu
10/8
🌤️
18°
5°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
☁️
21°
5°
💧0%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
21°
9°
💧59%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
17°
14°
💧29%
Mon
10/12
⛅
19°
12°
💧14%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
20°
12°
💧37%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
16°
10°
💧25%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
14°
8°
💧31%
Fri
10/16
🌤️
14°
5°
💧24%
Sat
10/17
☁️
16°
7°
💧29%
Best time to visit Canberra
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Canberra are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 30°C) and the coldest is July (average low 2°C).
Canberra climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 30°C | 15°C | 58 mm | 60% | +6°C |
| FebBest | 27°C | 14°C | 92 mm | 68% | +3°C |
| MarBest | 24°C | 12°C | 68 mm | 70% | -2°C |
| AprBest | 20°C | 9°C | 41 mm | 73% | -9°C |
| MayBest | 16°C | 5°C | 31 mm | 77% | -16°C |
| Jun | 12°C | 3°C | 65 mm | 84% | -21°C |
| Jul | 11°C | 2°C | 46 mm | 83% | -23°C |
| AugBest | 13°C | 2°C | 53 mm | 78% | -22°C |
| SepBest | 17°C | 5°C | 47 mm | 72% | -18°C |
| OctBest | 21°C | 8°C | 59 mm | 67% | -12°C |
| NovBest | 24°C | 11°C | 75 mm | 64% | -5°C |
| DecBest | 27°C | 12°C | 71 mm | 61% | +1°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Canberra weather month by month: what to wear
Canberra in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Canberra is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C, around 59 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 67% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in NovemberBest month
November in Canberra is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C, around 75 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 64% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in DecemberBest month
December in Canberra is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C, around 71 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 61% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in JanuaryBest month
January in Canberra is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C, around 58 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 60% humidity — about 6°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in FebruaryBest month
February in Canberra is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C, around 92 mm of rain (some rain) and 68% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in MarchBest month
March in Canberra is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C, around 68 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in AprilBest month
April in Canberra is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C, around 41 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in MayBest month
May in Canberra is chilly: average highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C, around 31 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in June
June in Canberra is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C, around 65 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 84% humidity — about 21°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Canberra in July
July in Canberra is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C, around 46 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 83% humidity — about 23°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in AugustBest month
August in Canberra is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C, around 53 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 22°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Canberra in SeptemberBest month
September in Canberra is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C, around 47 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 72% humidity — about 18°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Canberra?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Canberra are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is January (average high 30°C) and the coldest is July (average low 2°C).
›What's the weather like in Canberra in October, and what should I wear?
October in Canberra is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C, around 59 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 67% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Canberra in November, and what should I wear?
November in Canberra is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C, around 75 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 64% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Canberra?
Canberra is wettest in February, with about 92 mm on average, and driest in May, with about 31 mm.
›How cold does Canberra get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 11°C by day and 2°C at night. Early mornings get close to freezing; snow is occasional.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: January; coldest: July.