Canberra weather in August
August in Canberra: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Canberra · #404 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Canberra climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Canberra in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Canberra?
- August in Canberra: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Canberra on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Canberra in August?
- In August, Canberra averages a daily high of 11.5°C and a low of 2.5°C, with about 60.7 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Canberra in August?
- Canberra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in August.