Planning a trip to Canberra in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 44 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Canberra has good weather in April.
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Average temperature in Canberra in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Canberra for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +24°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +19°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +10°C.
Is Canberra warm or cold in April?
Canberra is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +24°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +8°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Canberra:
Climate in Canberra in April
Canberra weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+24°C
+20°C
+15°C
Min. temperature
0°C
-3°C
-4°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+31°C
+23°C
Rainfall
51 mm
44 mm
45 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
73%
78%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
1021 HPa
Sunny days
7
7
7
Cloudy days
13
14
14
Rainy days
10
9
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as good as in March.It’s getting colder in April. From +24°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 51 mm to 44 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.
Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Canberra in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Canberra is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Canberra based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 128 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Canberra wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 71 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Canberra?
This is the weather in Canberra in April 2024:
1 April
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+18°C
2 April
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+18°C
3 April
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+20°C
4 April
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+24°C
5 April
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+23°C
6 April
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+22°C
7 April
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+15°C
8 April
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+17°C
9 April
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+15°C
10 April
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+15°C
11 April
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+19°C
12 April
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+15°C
13 April
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+19°C
14 April
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+20°C
15 April
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+20°C
16 April
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+14°C
17 April
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+18°C
18 April
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+21°C
19 April
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+21°C
20 April
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+17°C
21 April
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+20°C
22 April
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+22°C
23 April
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+21°C
24 April
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+21°C
25 April
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+22°C
26 April
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+21°C
27 April
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+21°C
28 April
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+21°C
29 April
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+15°C
30 April
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+10°C
In April 2024 Canberra had 6 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Canberra climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Canberra in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+18°C) and the highest in 2019 (+21°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 285 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2130 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Canberra in April:
Is April a good time to visit Canberra?
April is a really good time to go to Canberra. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Canberra.
Can you sunbathe in Canberra in April?
April has mild temperatures in Canberra. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Canberra rainy in April?
Canberra is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Canberra in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Canberra in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Canberra, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
