April · Australia
Best time to visit Canberra in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Canberra in April
Average temperature 12°C, 74 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.0/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Canberra scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Canberra's museums, lake and war memorial sit among the eucalyptus hills of the ACT.
April in Canberra — reliably good (9th best month)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 74 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Canberra — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Canberra in April?
- In April, Canberra averages 12°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Canberra?
- April earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Canberra in April?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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