Canberra Weather in August
Australia · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high13°C (55°F)
Avg low3°C (37°F)
Rainfall46 mm (1.8 in)
RatingGood 7.5/10
Expect cool days in Canberra in August: the average high is 13°C (55°F) and the average low is 3°C (37°F). August is winter in Australia. The month is fairly dry, with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 10.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is August a good time to visit Canberra?
August is a good time to visit Canberra (7.5/10), though April and October are even better.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 13°C (55°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 3°C (37°F) |
| Daily mean | 7°C (45°F) |
| Rainfall | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 44% |
| Daylight | 10.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.7 km/h |
| vs July | 2°C warmer than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Canberra in August
- a warm jacket and layers
Canberra weather in other months
Jan29°C / 14°C68 mmExcellentFeb27°C / 14°C86 mmExcellentMar24°C / 12°C81 mmExcellentApr20°C / 9°C45 mmExcellentMay16°C / 5°C35 mmExcellentJun12°C / 3°C63 mmGoodJul11°C / 2°C41 mmGoodAug13°C / 3°C46 mmGoodSep17°C / 5°C44 mmExcellentOct20°C / 7°C63 mmExcellentNov24°C / 10°C87 mmExcellentDec26°C / 12°C75 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit CanberraSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Brisbane22°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Gold Coast22°C · 42 mm · Excellent
- Noumea22°C · 61 mm · Excellent
- Sydney18°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Cairns26°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Avarua24°C · 66 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Sydney18°C · 44 mm
- Melbourne14°C · 65 mm
- Hobart12°C · 67 mm
- Gold Coast22°C · 42 mm
- Brisbane22°C · 40 mm
- Adelaide16°C · 46 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.