Canberra weather
At 8:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 13°C (56°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Canberra sits 568 m (1,864 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 40%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Canberra weather
Is it raining in Canberra right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 13° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Canberra this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–23° and lows of 4–12°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Canberra lately?
In the past 7 days, Canberra had 2 rainy days and 24.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Canberra?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Canberra weather by month
When is the best time to visit Canberra?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Canberra is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (49°F) in July to 29°C (83°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Canberra?
February is the wettest month, with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain on average. May is the driest, with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Canberra?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (49°F) and lows of 1°C (33°F).
Does Canberra have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 92 mm (3.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months