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Australian Capital Territory Weather Forecast

Australian Capital Territory weather: 54°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌦️ 54°F now🕔 10:38 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, October, November and December👥 470.000

7-day forecast for Australian Capital Territory

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light showers59° / 47°100% · 0,6 in14 mph1
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 46°61% · 0,0 in8 mph5
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast59° / 37°15%10 mph5
Fri, Aug 28⛅ Partly cloudy57° / 34°1%5 mph5
Sat, Aug 29☀️ Clear sky60° / 35°2%5 mph5
Sun, Aug 30☀️ Clear sky61° / 36°0%7 mph6
Mon, Aug 31🌤️ Mainly clear62° / 38°0%10 mph6

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☀️ 60° / 35°

Clear sky · 2% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☀️ 61° / 36°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing6.4
Outdoors5.8
Beach day1.8
Swimming0
Hiking6.9
Running6.9
Cycling6.6
Camping5.5
Fishing9
Photography4.3
Stargazing3.2
Family time5.8
Driving5.9
Flying out5.7

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 - 2 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.

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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 54°F (12°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 95% and wind is 11 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 10:38 AM.

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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 August 25, 2026 at 10:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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