Australian Capital Territory has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Australian Capital Territory has an average annual temperature of 12.8°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 10.1°C, while Canberra is the coldest with average January lows of 12.8°C. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ☀️ | 27.6°C | 20.2°C | 12.8°C | 40.5°C | 4.2°C | 62% | 70 | 1.3 | 6.80 |
| February | ☀️ | 26.4°C | 19.5°C | 12.7°C | 39.1°C | 3.5°C | 66% | 72 | 1.2 | 6.00 |
| March | ☀️ | 23.4°C | 17.2°C | 10.9°C | 34.9°C | 0.6°C | 69% | 70 | 1.2 | 5.00 |
| April | 🌤️ | 18.9°C | 13.3°C | 7.8°C | 30.6°C | -1.1°C | 74% | 54 | 1.1 | 3.90 |
| May | 🌤️ | 14.6°C | 9.6°C | 4.6°C | 22.9°C | -2.7°C | 80% | 49 | 1.1 | 2.90 |
| June | 🌤️ | 10.9°C | 6.6°C | 2.3°C | 18.9°C | -3.8°C | 85% | 65 | 1.2 | 2.30 |
| July | 🌤️ | 10.1°C | 5.7°C | 1.2°C | 17.3°C | -5.1°C | 84% | 56 | 1.2 | 2.60 |
| August | 🌤️ | 11.7°C | 6.7°C | 1.6°C | 21.2°C | -4.5°C | 80% | 59 | 1.3 | 3.50 |
| September | 🌤️ | 15.1°C | 9.4°C | 3.6°C | 28.7°C | -3.9°C | 75% | 57 | 1.3 | 4.80 |
| October | 🌤️ | 18.5°C | 12.2°C | 6.0°C | 30.2°C | -2.0°C | 70% | 67 | 1.3 | 5.90 |
| November | ⛅ | 21.8°C | 15.3°C | 8.8°C | 36.4°C | -0.8°C | 68% | 82 | 1.3 | 6.50 |
| December | ☀️ | 24.9°C | 17.9°C | 10.9°C | 37.9°C | 1.0°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
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 1 city · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in January, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 85% in June · annual avg 73%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Australian Capital Territory's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 2019 was the warmest year overall and 1992 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2019 (avg: 14.3°C), while the coldest year was 1992 (avg: 11.2°C).
Averaged across all 1 cities in Australian Capital Territory · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 1 cities in Australian Capital Territory · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 1 cities in Australian Capital Territory for each year.
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 19.9°C | 13.8°C | 7.6°C | 37.5°C | -1.9°C | 631 | 70% | 1.3 m/s |
2024 | 20.1°C | 14.1°C | 8.0°C | 34.9°C | -3.0°C | 579 | 71% | 1.2 m/s |
2023 | 19.6°C | 13.6°C | 7.6°C | 34.2°C | -2.4°C | 726 | 72% | 1.2 m/s |
2022 | 17.0°C | 12.2°C | 7.3°C | 31.8°C | -3.3°C | 986 | 81% | 1.3 m/s |
2021 | 17.6°C | 12.2°C | 6.7°C | 36.0°C | -2.6°C | 950 | 76% | 1.2 m/s |
2020 | 18.6°C | 13.0°C | 7.4°C | 40.5°C | -2.5°C | 882 | 75% | 1.3 m/s |
2019 🔥 | 21.0°C | 14.3°C | 7.6°C | 39.0°C | -3.6°C | 370 | 65% | 1.3 m/s |
2018 | 20.4°C | 14.0°C | 7.5°C | 38.0°C | -4.0°C | 478 | 66% | 1.3 m/s |
2017 | 19.9°C | 13.6°C | 7.2°C | 38.2°C | -3.0°C | 528 | 70% | 1.2 m/s |
2016 | 19.5°C | 13.7°C | 7.8°C | 36.0°C | -2.6°C | 681 | 72% | 1.3 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
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.
