Weather in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia in January
In an average January, Canberra sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 9°C to 17°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
41°C
2020-01-04
Lowest
12°C
1986-01-18
Low
Highest
22°C
2019-01-26
Lowest
4°C
2012-01-12
Feels-like
Highest
52°C
2019-01-18
Lowest
1°C
2000-01-24
Humidity
Highest
16.8 g/m³
2025-01-15
Lowest
4.7 g/m³
1983-01-12
Wind
Highest
36 km/h
2013-01-08
Lowest
5 km/h
2016-01-18
Precip
Wettest
236 mm
1984
Driest
12 mm
2003
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