Canberra Weather History
Australia · Oceania · Weather data 1976–today
Canberra sits 3927km from the equator, 605m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 42.3°C, set 2020-01-04, its record low -6.1°C, set 2017-07-02.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Canberra
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Canberra?
The highest temperature in this record for Canberra is 42.3°C, measured on 2020-01-04. That is a recorded daily value from Canberra's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Canberra?
The lowest temperature in this record for Canberra is -6.1°C, measured on 2017-07-02. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Canberra get a year?
Canberra averages 601mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 81 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Canberra?
On 1989-03-14, 96.3mm fell on Canberra, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 16% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Canberra get a year?
Canberra averages 3640 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.0 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Canberra?
Across the summer months Canberra averages a daytime high near 25.5°C, while winter nights average 1.7°C. The seasons here are set from Canberra's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Canberra?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Canberra is 50 km/h, on 1994-11-06. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
