Weather in Canberra

Autumn

Canberra has an oceanic climate with warm-to-hot summers and cold winters. As an inland city at ~580m elevation, it experiences greater temperature extremes than coastal capitals. Frost is common in winter.

April right now
20° high
7° low
50mm rain
7 rain days
20°C Avg high
7°C Avg low
615mm Annual rainfall
8 Rain days/month

Temperature

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Precipitation

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Tips & Recommendations

  • Canberra has the coldest winters of any capital — expect frost and occasional sub-zero mornings June to August
  • A proper winter coat is necessary, not just layers — overnight lows regularly hit 0°C or below
  • Summer days are pleasant (25-30°C) but nights cool down significantly, so bring a light jacket for evenings
  • Spring brings spectacular displays at Floriade (flower festival) and the city is beautiful in autumn
  • The dry climate means bushfire smoke haze can affect air quality in summer — check AQI forecasts