Government House, Canberra
Government House is a house in the Australian Capital Territory that is part of Yarralumla and Surrounds. It is listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List and is one of the 62 sights of Australia looked up on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are January and February, with daily highs around 26 °C to 27 °C. The coldest period is between June and August, when daily highs reach about 10 °C to 12 °C and lows drop to 2 °C or 3 °C. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with the highest monthly amounts occurring in November and October.
The house is located 5 km from Canberra and 11 km from Canberra Airport. Visitors can also combine a trip here with nearby sites such as Parliament House, the High Court of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, or the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 57 | 49 | 43 | 47 | 59 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 71 | 66 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
