Canberra Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Canberra Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


41°C
Highest Temp
28 Jan. 26

-4°C
Lowest Temp
24 Jul. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJanuary31.11°C

Coldest MonthAugust0°C

Wettest MonthMarch2.43mm

Windiest MonthJanuary23.14km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Canberra historically?

January is historically Canberra's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 28°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 41°C on 2026-01-28.

2. What is the coldest month in Canberra historically?

July is Canberra's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 2°C. The all-time record low of -4°C was recorded on 2017-07-02.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Canberra over the past 17 years?

Canberra's average annual rainfall is approximately 677.7mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Canberra experience on average per year?

Canberra historically records approximately 149.7 rainy days per year. November has the highest number of rain days at an average of 15.06 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Canberra?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Canberra is 41°C on 2026-01-28.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Canberra?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Canberra is -4°C on 2017-07-02.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Canberra historically?

Canberra experiences its strongest winds during September. The historic gust record of 42.2 kph was recorded on 2020-01-23.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Canberra during a year?

Usually, Canberra's humidity peaks in June at around 83.3% and drops to its lowest in January at approximately 63.4%.