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If you’re planning a trip to Canberra, use our guide to make the most of your trip. We’ve compiled a snapshot of the best months to visit based on weather, prices and crowds.
March to May.
Spring and autumn are ideal seasons to take a break in Canberra as they both bring pleasant weather to the capital.
However, during autumn you also get the chance to celebrate Canberra Day, the Canberra Hot Air Balloon Festival, and the National Folk Festival, which takes place all over the city. With so much to do, and at a time when the city is draped in vivid hues of crimson, gold, ochre and russet, autumn in Canberra is hard to beat.
Canberra has a dry continental climate, with hot summers and chilly winters. January is the hottest month, reaching a maximum average temperature of 29°C. During winter, temperatures can drop to -1°C at night.
Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with snowfall in winter and thunderstorms in summer.
Since Canberra is situated at an altitude of 577 metres, heavy fog and occasional frost is quite common in winter, making it the quietest tourist season of the year.
Best time to visit for weather: Spring and autumn have comfortable temperatures with minimal rain.
Cheapest time to visit: Prices are at their lowest during winter when there are fewer tourists due to the misty and freezing weather, and the absence of long holiday breaks.
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Hong Kong flights from $549 return
Available on select dates from February - November 2020. Sample fare departs from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra and Gold Coast.
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USA flights from $949 return
Available for flights on select dates from February - September 2020. Sample fare departs from Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne or Adelaide to Los Angeles. Destinations include Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York, Orlando, Seattle and more.
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Ola
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Available on all dates in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Canberra, enter the promo code into your app to redeem. T&Cs apply.
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Fiji flights from $599 return
Available on select dates from February - June 2020. Sample fare departs from Sydney and Brisbane. Other flight departs from Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.
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New York flights from $1,026 return
Available on select dates in October 2020. Sample fare is Melbourne-New York with China Eastern. Other flight departs from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra and more.
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Los Angeles flights from $820 return
Available on select dates from January - June 2020. Sample fare is Melbourne-Los Angeles with Air New Zealand. Other flight departs from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra and more.
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New Year sale: Up to 25% off + extra 10% off members
Available for travel until 7 January 2021. Destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adina
New Year sale: Up to 25% off + extra 10% off members
Available for travel until 7 January 2021. Offer valid in hotels across Australia and New Zealand including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available for travel until 30 December 2020. Destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Darwin and more. T&Cs apply.
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Cook Islands: 5-night stay + flights from $2,099
Available for travel 16 July - 19 September 2020. Includes accommodation at Pacific Resort Rarotonga, return flights from Canberra, daily breakfast, transfers, activities and more.
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Available on select travel from February - August 2020. Destinations include Cairns, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Gold Coast.
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Domestic flights from $184 return
Valid for travel until January 2020. Sample fare is Melbourne–Hobart. Destinations include Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth and more.
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