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When to go · Canberra

Canberra in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heat), Jun–Aug (cold nights).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
14°C / 1°C
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Canberra

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heat), Jun–Aug (cold nights).

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • CanberraHighs around 14 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 7 days
  • South-east coast, Australia · Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaidecool

    Summer is beach season and school-holiday peak; Melbourne swings between cool and 40 °C in a day. Winter is mild and sunny in Sydney, grey and cool in Melbourne.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Medium
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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