Frost Dates for Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Coordinates: -35.283, 149.217

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia typically occurs around Oct 24, and the first autumn air frost around Apr 3. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately -204 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -9.4 to -6.7°C (15 to 20°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is July, with an average low of 2°C (36°F). The warmest month is January, with an average high of 28°C (82°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Oct 24 (last spring) to Apr 3 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Oct 3 (last spring) to Apr 18 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Aug 11 (last spring) to Jun 19 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 8b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Oct 24 to Apr 3, which provides approximately 160 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Oct 3 to Apr 18, which provides a total of 197 days for growing.

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  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostApr 3Oct 24
Light Ground FrostApr 18Oct 3
Hard Ground FrostJun 19Aug 11

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