Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
56mm
Sun
6.5h
Weather score
45
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
April20°C average high
April is close to Canberra's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
April56mm average rain
April is close to Canberra's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
April6.5 hours average sun
April sits close to Canberra's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
April45 weather score
April scores below Canberra's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.