Canberra weather by season — and what to wear
| Summer, by day | Winter, by day | Winter, at night |
|---|
27–29 °C
81–84 °F | 11–12 °C
52–54 °F | −1 to 0 °C
30 to 32 °F |
☀️ Summer (December, January, February)
days 27–29 °C (81–84 °F)evenings 13–14 °C (55–57 °F)
Summer in the capital is hot and dry, and the sun bites. Light summer clothes are comfortable by day: shorts, T-shirts, open shoes. But Canberra sits inland and higher up, so evenings cool down fast; always have a cardigan, a light jumper or a windbreaker.
❄️ Winter (June, July, August)
days 11–12 °C (52–54 °F)nights −1 to 0 °C (30 to 32 °F)
The only city on this list with a truly cold winter by Australian standards: nights bring frost. People wear proper winter clothes: warm puffers or wool coats, beanies, gloves, warm boots and thermal underwear.
🍂🌱 Autumn and spring
sunny and cool
Days are usually sunny and cool, but mornings and evenings are very chilly. Layers are a must: a turtleneck or a thick T-shirt, a warm jumper and a mid-season jacket on top.
The same guide for eight Australian cities: Australia weather by season & what to wear · Canberra day tour from Sydney
