State in Australia

Australian Capital Territory Travel Guide

Australian Capital Territory travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌧️ 55°F now🕔 8:33 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, October, November and December👥 470.000

Active alerts for Australian Capital Territory

⚠️Fri, Oct 2: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Australian Capital Territory is a state in Australia. Australian Capital Territory is an Australian state or territory. It has a population of about 470.000. The capital is Canberra.

Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Australian Capital Territory with showers. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 52°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Australian Capital Territory is January, February, March, April, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), about 162 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Kosciuszko, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 7.4°F below the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Australian Capital Territory today at 10/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Australian Capital Territory

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 35°28′24.6″S 149°0′44.6″E (-35.4735, 149.0124)

Weather in Australian Capital Territory right now

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55°F
Showers · feels like 56°F
Humidity96%
Wind0 mph NNE
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure938 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 34 mi
Air quality27 · Good
Sunrise5:39 AM
Sunset6:07 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 73%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:33 PM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Fri, Oct 2: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

🌧️ 63° / 46°

Showers · 100% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌦️ 61° / 43°

Drizzle · 86% rain · wind 10 mph

Quick facts about Australian Capital Territory

TypeState
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates35°28′24.6″S 149°0′44.6″E (-35.4735, 149.0124)
CapitalCanberra
Population470.000
Area910 sq mi
Time zoneAustralia/Sydney
Local time8:33 PM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, October, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Australian Capital Territory

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Australian Capital Territory.

Best time to visit Australian Capital Territory

Go in January, February, March, April, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★☆
February★★★★☆
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April★★★★☆
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August★★★☆☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Australian Capital Territory

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Sydney Kingsford Smith AirportSYD162 miSydney
Melbourne AirportMEL277 miMelbourne

Cities in Australian Capital Territory

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Explore Australian Capital Territory

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Australian Capital Territory?

Australian Capital Territory is a state in Australia. Its coordinates are -35.4735, 149.0124. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Australian Capital Territory right now?

It is currently 55°F (13°C) with showers. Humidity is 96% and wind is 0 mph.

When is the best time to visit Australian Capital Territory?

January, February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Australian Capital Territory, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Australian Capital Territory in?

Australian Capital Territory observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 8:33 PM.

How many people live in Australian Capital Territory?

Australian Capital Territory has a population of approximately 470.000.

What is the nearest airport to Australian Capital Territory?

The closest airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 162 mi away and Melbourne Airport (MEL), 277 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Australian Capital Territory?

Popular options include Mount Kosciuszko, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

What places are in Australian Capital Territory?

Australian Capital Territory covers 1 places in this atlas, including Canberra.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (au-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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