Canberra in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Canberra in august 2025
The weather in Canberra in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 16.5cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Fog
42% of time
26%
14%
6%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
22%
15%
6%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
22%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
38°F
40%
24%
16%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Canberra in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Canberra in august.
The climate of Canberra in august is very bad
The weather in august in Canberra is quite dry (with 3.1in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather cool there the month of august, but it is livable by dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Canberra is 47°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Canberra in the month of august with a maximum record of 67°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2014.
On this month of august, day length in Canberra is generally 10:47. The sun rises at 07:45 and sets at 18:32.
With a bad weather, august is not the best time to go in that area in Australia.
August: another location in Australia?
If you want to go to Australia in august, there are destinations with better weather than Canberra:
In august, Brisbane (Queensland), Cairns, Darwin, Mackay, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Fraser Island have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Sydney, Alice Springs, Perth, Esperance, Port Macquarie and Streaky Bay have good weather.
Finally, Adelaide, Hobart (Tasmania), Melbourne, Kangaroo Island, Mildura and Warrnambool have a tolerable climate, but better than Canberra.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Canberra in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.2in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 16.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.56km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:47 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Canberra in august 2024:
29°F to 54°F
29°F to 54°F
27°F to 56°F
31°F to 54°F
34°F to 47°F
34°F to 54°F
29°F to 56°F
32°F to 56°F
38°F to 58°F
36°F to 58°F
36°F to 61°F
40°F to 63°F
45°F to 61°F
47°F to 58°F
43°F to 65°F
45°F to 59°F
38°F to 49°F
36°F to 52°F
40°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
47°F to 58°F
43°F to 56°F
38°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
49°F to 65°F
43°F to 58°F
34°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
36°F to 56°F
43°F to 63°F
43°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Australia in august
Cities near Canberra:
| Batemans Bay in august | good weather |
| Snowy Mountains in august | very bad weather |
| Wagga Wagga in august | very bad weather |
| Wollongong in august | good weather |
| Merimbula in august | tolerable weather |
| Eden in august | tolerable weather |
| Albury in august | very bad weather |
| Blue Mountains in august | very bad weather |
| Cockatoo Island in august | good weather |
| Sydney in august | good weather |
| Bondi beach in august | good weather |
| Manly beach in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Canberra
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Canberra in august:
Weather data for Canberra for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Canberra. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Canberra can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Canberra.