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Canberra’s Climate

Relative to the size of Australia, Canberra is not a huge distance from Sydney. Canberra’s inland location and its height above sea level (575 metres / 1886 feet) cause its climate to have a drier, more continental flavour than Sydney’s.

In summer Canberra’s higher daytime temperatures usually feel more pleasant than Sydney’s because Canberra’s summer humidity levels are lower than Sydney’s.

At night, Canberra’s temperatures fall rapidly and are much lower than Sydney’s all year round.

In winter, while frosts are rare in Sydney, they are common in Canberra. Winter fog is also common in Canberra.

Winds in Canberra are generally light. The city enjoys a very sunny climate, averaging almost 2,800 hours each year.

Canberra’s Climate Figures

MonthAv. Daily
Maximum Temp. (OC)

Av. Daily
Minimum
Temp. (OC)

Av. Days
with
Rainfall

Av. After noon
Humidity
Av. hours Sunshine
(per day)

Jan.28137349
Feb.28137408
Mar.24118418
Apr.1977507
May1637556
Jun.12110655
Jul.11110625
Aug.13210606
Sep.1639508
Oct.20610458
Nov.2498409
Dec.27128359

Snow in Canberra

In addition to frosts, Canberra’s elevation and cooler winter conditions mean that snow falls in Canberra on a day or two each year. Snow in Canberra usually melts quickly and does not linger.

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