Australian Capital Territory has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Australian Capital Territory has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C across all 1 city, with approximately 770 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 73%. Temperatures peak in January and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during autumn months.
The warmest city is Canberra with average July highs of 13.9°C, while Canberra is the coldest with average January lows of 7.5°C. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
🏙️ Cities in Australian Capital Territory — Weather History
📊 Australian Capital Territory Monthly Climate Data
Monthly Climate Data
Month
🌤️
High
Low
Avg
Humid %
Rain (mm)
Wind (m/s)
Solar (kWh/m²)
January
☀️
35.2°C
7.5°C
21.4°C
62%
70
1.3
6.80
February
☀️
33.3°C
7.2°C
20.3°C
66%
72
1.2
6.00
March
☀️
30.1°C
4.6°C
17.3°C
69%
70
1.2
5.00
April
🌤️
24.5°C
2.0°C
13.3°C
74%
54
1.1
3.90
May
🌤️
19.6°C
-0.5°C
9.6°C
80%
49
1.1
2.90
June
🌤️
14.9°C
-1.9°C
6.5°C
85%
65
1.2
2.30
July
🌤️
13.9°C
-2.5°C
5.7°C
84%
56
1.2
2.60
August
🌤️
16.5°C
-2.4°C
7.1°C
80%
59
1.3
3.50
September
🌤️
21.0°C
-1.2°C
9.9°C
75%
57
1.3
4.80
October
🌤️
25.1°C
0.6°C
12.9°C
70%
67
1.3
5.90
November
⛅
29.3°C
2.7°C
16.0°C
68%
82
1.3
6.50
December
☀️
32.5°C
4.9°C
18.7°C
63%
71
1.3
7.10
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 1 cities in Australian Capital Territory
🌦 Weather in Australian Capital Territory Across Seasons
❄️ Winter in Australian Capital Territory
Jul is Australian Capital Territory's coldest month, with average lows reaching -2.5°C.
🌡️June to August (avg) · -2.3°C – 15.1°C
🧥 Expect frosty nights and below-freezing temperatures during this Cold Winter period.
☀️ Summer in Australian Capital Territory
Summer temperatures in Australian Capital Territory peak in Jan, climbing to 35.2°C.
🌡️December to February (avg) · 6.5°C – 33.7°C
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
🌧️ Rainy Season in Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory sees its highest rainfall in Nov, receiving approximately 82 mm of precipitation.
🌧️November to February (avg) · up to 82 mm
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
📈 Australian Capital Territory Monthly Averages
🌡️ Temperature Patterns
Region-wide monthly averages across 1 city · 1981–2025 · °C
🌡️ Australian Capital Territory Monthly Temperature Guide
January is the hottest month in Australian Capital Territory, with average highs reaching 35.2°C, while July is the coldest with lows dropping to -2.5°C.
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in January, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer pleasant for travel, while winters can bring frost and occasional snowfall.
🌧 Rainfall & Humidity in Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory receives its highest rainfall in November, while humidity peaks during summer months.
🌧️ Wettest:November — 82 mm☀️ Driest:May — 49 mm
💧 Humidity peaks at 85% in June · annual avg 73%
📅 Australian Capital Territory Yearly Climate Trends
The warmest year on record was 2009 (avg: 14.6°C), while the coldest year was 1984 (avg: 11.6°C).
📊 Key Climate Trends
🌡️ Australian Capital Territory's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade
📊 Minimum temperatures have remained largely stable across the dataset
🌧️ Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods
🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend
View Range:
Averaged across all 1 cities in Australian Capital Territory · Last 10 years · °C
Australian Capital Territory's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. The region-wide average sits at 13.2°C with annual rainfall averaging 770 mm.
🌧️ Annual Precipitation
View Range:
Averaged across all 1 cities in Australian Capital Territory · Last 10 years · mm/year
Annual rainfall in Australian Capital Territory shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods.
📅 Yearly Climate Data Overview
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 1 cities in Australian Capital Territory for each year.
Year
Min Temp
Avg Temp
Max Temp
Rainfall (mm)
Avg Humidity
Avg Wind
2025
2.2°C
14.3°C
26.3°C
631
70%
1.3 m/s
2024
2.3°C
14.2°C
26.0°C
579
71%
1.2 m/s
2023
2.8°C
14.4°C
25.9°C
726
72%
1.2 m/s
2022
2.3°C
12.1°C
21.8°C
986
81%
1.3 m/s
2021
1.6°C
12.5°C
23.3°C
950
76%
1.2 m/s
2020
2.0°C
13.8°C
25.5°C
882
75%
1.3 m/s
2019 🔥
1.7°C
14.5°C
27.2°C
370
65%
1.3 m/s
2018
2.1°C
14.5°C
26.9°C
478
66%
1.3 m/s
2017
1.9°C
13.9°C
25.9°C
528
70%
1.2 m/s
2016
2.6°C
14.1°C
25.5°C
681
72%
1.3 m/s
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
🏙️ Explore More Cities in Australian Capital Territory
What is the hottest city in Australian Capital Territory?▼
Canberra is the hottest city in Australian Capital Territory with an average July high of 13.9°C based on 45 years of data. View Canberra weather history →
What is the coldest city in Australian Capital Territory?▼
Which city in Australian Capital Territory gets the most rain?▼
Canberra is the wettest city in Australian Capital Territory with approximately 770 mm of annual precipitation on average.
What is the warmest month in Australian Capital Territory?▼
January is the warmest month in Australian Capital Territory, with region-wide average highs of 35.2°C and average lows of 7.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Australian Capital Territory?▼
July is the coldest month in Australian Capital Territory with average lows of -2.5°C and average highs of 13.9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Australian Capital Territory?▼
November is the rainiest month in Australian Capital Territory with approximately 82 mm on average, while May is the driest with 49 mm.
How many cities in Australian Capital Territory have weather data?▼
WeatherBlaze has historical weather data for 1 city in Australian Capital Territory, covering 45 years of climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Where does this climate data come from?▼
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
📡 Data Source
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
