July · Australia
Best time to visit Canberra in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Canberra in July
Average temperature 6°C, 25 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
6.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Canberra scores 6.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Canberra's museums, lake and war memorial sit among the eucalyptus hills of the ACT.
July in Canberra: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 6°C (42°F) in July. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Canberra — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Canberra in July?
- In July, Canberra averages 6°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Canberra?
- July earns a 6.1/10 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 July?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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