Best Time to Visit Canberra for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

88/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, March, October

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Weather

6°C – 21°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Canberra?

The best time to visit Canberra for hiking is April, March, October, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Canberra, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Canberra

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
JanuaryOutdoor activities in Canberra in Januaryarrow_forward	77Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	56	7.7	46%	shoulder
FebruaryOutdoor activities in Canberra in Februaryarrow_forward	78Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	27°	58	7.9	48%	shoulder
MarchOutdoor activities in Canberra in Marcharrow_forward	83Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	56	7.7	54%	shoulder
AprilOutdoor activities in Canberra in Aprilarrow_forward	88Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	20°	38	6.2	60%	dry
MayOutdoor activities in Canberra in Mayarrow_forward	68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	15°	45	6.5	65%	dry
JuneOutdoor activities in Canberra in Junearrow_forward	45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	12°	79	11.6	70%	shoulder
JulyOutdoor activities in Canberra in Julyarrow_forward	42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	71	10.8	67%	shoulder
AugustOutdoor activities in Canberra in Augustarrow_forward	48Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	13°	64	9.3	63%	shoulder
SeptemberOutdoor activities in Canberra in Septemberarrow_forward	67Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	16°	68	9.1	60%	shoulder
OctoberOutdoor activities in Canberra in Octoberarrow_forward	81Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	66	9.2	52%	shoulder
NovemberOutdoor activities in Canberra in Novemberarrow_forward	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	75	10.4	51%	shoulder
DecemberOutdoor activities in Canberra in Decemberarrow_forward	78Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	65	9.7	47%	shoulder