Weston Park, Canberra

Park Riverside park near central Canberra

A riverside reserve on the Molonglo with picnic lawns, playgrounds and walking trails; popular with families, cyclists and kayakers accessing nearby boat ramps and wetlands.

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Weston Park, Canberra
Weston Park, Yarralumla / Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
-35.2915, 149.0907
Open daily sunrise-sunset
Free (public park)

How to Get to Weston Park, Canberra #

Weston Park is a short drive or cycle from Canberra’s city centre. From the Parliamentary Triangle, head toward Yarralumla and follow local signage to Weston Park; limited on-site parking is available, and several bus routes stop within a 10-15 minute walk.

Tips for Visiting Weston Park, Canberra #

  • Use the lakeside pathways for the best views of Parliament House and Black Mountain in the distance
  • Arrive for early-morning light if photographing the formal plantings and the small memorials around the park
  • If visiting during Floriade or other central events, check the City of Canberra events calendar for closures

Best Time to Visit Weston Park, Canberra #

Spring and autumn for best temperatures and fewer crowds; central events can make the park busier at other times.

Spring
September-November · 5-22°C
Flowering season and mild days - ideal for picnics and walks.
Autumn
March-May · 8-20°C
Crisp air and comfortable daytime temperatures for exploration.
Summer
December-February · 15-30°C
Warm and long days; parks are busy with locals and events.

Weather & Climate near Weston Park, Canberra #

Climate

Weston Park, Canberra's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (711 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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