Weather & climate · Canberra

Best Time to Visit Australia

November to February

The best time to visit Australia is November to February, when daytime highs in Canberra are around 23–29°C. March is also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (29°C by day), July the coldest (1°C at night), and February the wettest with about 92 mm of rain.

29°C

Warmest: January

1°C

Coldest nights: July

706 mm

Rain per year

92 mm

Wettest: February

Australia weather by month

Jan29°C13°C58 mm
Feb26°C12°C92 mm
Mar23°C10°C68 mm
Apr19°C7°C41 mm
May14°C4°C31 mm
Jun11°C2°C65 mm
Jul10°C1°C46 mm
Aug11°C1°C53 mm
Sep15°C3°C47 mm
Oct19°C6°C59 mm
Nov23°C9°C75 mm
Dec25°C11°C71 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	29°C	13°C	58 mm	60%	57%	Best time
February	26°C	12°C	92 mm	68%	60%	Best time
March	23°C	10°C	68 mm	70%	56%	Good
April	19°C	7°C	41 mm	73%	51%	Fair
May	14°C	4°C	31 mm	77%	44%	Fair
June	11°C	2°C	65 mm	84%	51%	Fair
July	10°C	1°C	46 mm	83%	44%	Fair
August	11°C	1°C	53 mm	78%	44%	Fair
September	15°C	3°C	47 mm	72%	46%	Fair
October	19°C	6°C	59 mm	67%	54%	Fair
November	23°C	9°C	75 mm	64%	59%	Best time
December	25°C	11°C	71 mm	61%	58%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Canberra (-35.27, 149.13). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Australia have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Australia?

November to February. The best time to visit Australia is November to February, when daytime highs in Canberra are around 23–29°C. March is also a good time to go. January is the warmest month (29°C by day), July the coldest (1°C at night), and February the wettest with about 92 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Australia?

January, with average highs of 29°C in Canberra.

What is the coldest month in Australia?

July, when nights drop to about 1°C and days reach 10°C.

What is the rainiest month in Australia?

February with about 92 mm; May is the driest (31 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Australia?

June is the least comfortable month on average: 11°C by day and 65 mm of rain.

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