Canberra Weather

Canberra’s weather today is defined by the live forecast above, with its inland location producing crisp mornings, warm afternoons and sharp seasonal shifts between summer heat and winter frost.

What drives Canberra’s weather patterns?

Canberra sits in a rain shadow east of the Brindabella Ranges, giving it a relatively dry, continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm to hot, often with afternoon thunderstorms, while winters are cold and clear, with frequent frost and occasional fog.

• Summer (Dec–Feb): average highs 27–29°C, lows 12–14°C; January is the warmest month.
• Autumn (Mar–May): mild days, cool nights; March often brings settled weather.
• Winter (Jun–Aug): average highs 11–13°C, lows around 0°C; July is the coldest month.
• Spring (Sep–Nov): warming trend, variable conditions; September can still be chilly.

For a broader picture of conditions across the country, visit our Australia weather hub. If you are checking conditions in nearby capitals, see our Sydney Weather and Melbourne Weather pages.

How to plan ahead with Canberra forecasts

For a reliable outlook, combine the live forecast above with the Bureau’s radar and longer-range tools. The canberra weather radar from the Bureau of Meteorology shows rain and storm movement in real time, while the bom canberra weather page offers official seven-day and detailed observations. For extended planning, check the canberra weather 14 day and weather in canberra 10 days outlooks from trusted sources. If you need to know canberra weather tomorrow, the daily forecast is updated by mid-afternoon. For seasonal averages, refer to canberra weather by month data from the Bureau, and for quick reference, the canberra weather 7 day forecast is widely available. The canberra weather bbc feed provides an alternative international perspective.