Experience four seasons in your nation’s capital, each with their distinctive beauty and charm. Canberra is a rare treat among Australian cities providing a kaleidoscope of colour, activity and experiences throughout the year.
Spring is glorious. Inhale the perfume as trees reveal spring blooms and see our regional vineyards awaken with the first bud bursts. Awake to moderately fresh mornings, bright, sunny days and brisk nights. Canberra enjoys longer sunshine hours in spring than Sydney and Melbourne making it ideal for Floriade, Australia's celebration of spring and bushwalking to see wildflowers in bloom at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
Summer delivers endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, especially on Lake Burley Griffin where plenty of water sports and activities await. Days are warm to hot, with plenty of sunshine and little humidity, followed by mild, balmy nights.
Autumn is a delight as the city’s parks and gardens take on a special appeal. Canberra’s stunning landscape changes as leaves of red, gold, russet, ochre and crimson emerge; balanced by the soft greys and greens of native eucalyptus and coniferous trees. Grab your favourite scarf and coat for cool nights and mild days.
Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up in front of a fire with a big glass of cool climate wine. The nights and early mornings are brisk, with frosts and occasional fogs clearing to striking sunny days. Be refreshed by the pleasure of a bike ride and walks by the lake.
| Season |
Average Min* |
Average Max* |
Average sunshine hours |
| Spring |
6 (40) |
19 (66) |
8.4 |
| Summer |
12 (54) |
27 (81) |
9.3 |
| Autumn |
7 (45) |
20 (68) |
7.1 |
| Winter |
1 (34) |
12 (54) |
6 |
* Degrees Celsius Degrees (Fahrenheit in brackets)
See the latest Canberra weather forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology