Why is Canberra so cold?

So by Australian standards, Canberra is pretty cold, although far from the coldest region on the east coast. We just have clear, dry air, and extremely unsubtle seasons. Winter is cold, summer is hot, autumn is awesome, and I’ve never knowingly experienced spring because hayfever. read more

, well, because almost all Australian cities except for Canberra are located on the coast, and coastal temperatures vary much less than inland temperatures due to the temperature-stabilising effect of the sea. read more

'Canberra is a hole'. Australia muses on Google about its capital. read more