Australian Capital Territory Weather

From tropical rainforests to temperate coastlines, Australian Capital Territory spans a range of climates that shapes everything from agriculture to tourism. Here's the weather across 1 of the state's major towns and cities, with comprehensive climate data including monthly temperatures, rainfall patterns, humidity, solar exposure, and our proprietary comfort score.

Climate varies dramatically across Australian Capital Territory. Here are some key extremes at a glance, identified from average annual temperature and rainfall data across 1 city or town in the dataset.

All data in this dataset comes from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API, sourced from official weather station networks and reanalysis models. Data reflects averages across the full 2024 calendar year. Each city includes monthly averages for maximum and minimum temperatures, total rainfall, the number of rainy days, solar exposure measured in megajoules per square metre, and relative humidity at the time of maximum daily temperature. Our comfort score synthesises these factors to rate each month from 1 (harsh conditions) to 10 (ideal), helping you find the best times to visit.

The comfort range in Australian Capital Territory tells the story: Canberra scores 6.1 while Canberra leads with 6.1. The statewide average is 6.1. That's close to the national average of 6.2, though individual cities vary widely.

That 0.0-point gap between the most and least comfortable cities shows how much local geography matters. Understanding these differences helps whether you're planning a move, a holiday, or just deciding when to visit.

Want more detail? Click any city to explore its full 12-month climate profile, including daily temperature ranges, rainfall frequency, solar radiation data, humidity levels, and what to expect each month. Detailed monthly pages break down individual months with packing tips and what makes each season unique.