Monthly climate guide
Canberra weather in August
Expect cool weather in Canberra in August: afternoons reach about 12°C (53°F), while nights drop to around 2°C (35°F). Around 51 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C cooler than September.
What stands out in August
- August brings late winter to Canberra — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Canberra is usually about 5°C cooler than Sydney, 250 km away, in August.
- August is among Canberra's three coolest months.
- Temperatures are climbing — September is around 4°C warmer.
Avg high
12°C
53°F
Avg low
2°C
35°F
Rainfall
51 mm
some rain
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
43%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Canberra weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 14°C / 57°F | 68 mm | 62% | 56% |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 13°C / 55°F | 92 mm | 68% | 58% |
| March | 23°C / 73°F | 11°C / 52°F | 89 mm | 73% | 56% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 47°F | 45 mm | 76% | 52% |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 4°C / 39°F | 26 mm | 77% | 41% |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 37°F | 60 mm | 85% | 49% |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 2°C / 35°F | 39 mm | 82% | 42% |
| August | 12°C / 53°F | 2°C / 35°F | 51 mm | 78% | 43% |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 4°C / 39°F | 40 mm | 72% | 46% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 7°C / 44°F | 56 mm | 67% | 53% |
| November | 23°C / 74°F | 10°C / 49°F | 73 mm | 64% | 58% |
| December | 26°C / 79°F | 12°C / 53°F | 67 mm | 61% | 58% |
What to pack for August
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is August a good time to visit Canberra?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Canberra →Other Australia cities in August
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Canberra in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Canberra?
August is cool in Canberra, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Canberra in August?
Average highs are about 12°C (53°F) and average lows about 2°C (35°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Canberra in August?
Canberra typically gets around 51 mm of rain in August — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Canberra (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.