Canberra Weather Forecast
Canberra weather: 49°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Canberra is a city in Australian Capital Territory. Canberra is known for national museums and Parliament. It has a population of about 470.000.
Right now it is 49°F (10°C) in Canberra with clear. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 49°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Canberra 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 81°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), about 149 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Kosciuszko, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is 3.8°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Canberra today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Canberra right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:34 AM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Canberra
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 49° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 56° | 96% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 63° / 49° | 100% · 0,9 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 47° | 22% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 47° | 16% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 46° | 16% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 41° | 20% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 62° / 39° | 20% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 40° | 18% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 75° / 47° | 24% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 49° | 19% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 37% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 57° | 29% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 49° | 28% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 44° | 19% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 30% | -- | — |
Climate in Canberra month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 58° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 80° | 58° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 76° | 56° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 46° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 60° | 43° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 52° | 35° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 52° | 35° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 57° | 38° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 63° | 40° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 44° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 74° | 52° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 80° | 55° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Canberra
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Air quality and pollen in Canberra
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Canberra
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canberra?
Canberra is a city in Australian Capital Territory. Its coordinates are -35.2809, 149.13. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Canberra right now?
It is currently 49°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Canberra?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Canberra, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Canberra in?
Canberra observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 5:34 AM.
How many people live in Canberra?
Canberra has a population of approximately 470.000.
What is the nearest airport to Canberra?
The closest airports are Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 149 mi away and Melbourne Airport (MEL), 290 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Canberra?
Popular options include Mount Kosciuszko, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 1, 2026 at 5:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
