How do summer and winter temperatures differ in the Australian Capital Territory?

The Australian Capital Territory experiences a continental climate characterized by distinct seasonal temperature variations.

During the summer months, which span from December through February, the region experiences warm weather, with daily maximum temperatures frequently exceeding 86 °F (30 °C).1

In contrast, the winter season (June through August) is significantly cooler. While winter days are typically sunny and often remain warm, nights are cold, with frosts occurring frequently. In the higher mountainous areas of the territory, winter temperatures are low enough to result in snow cover.1