Canberra Weather Forecast
Canberra weather: 47°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Canberra
Snow is in the forecast for Canberra on Wed, Oct 14.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Canberra
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 46° | 29% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 40° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 38° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 44° | 0% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 51° | 57% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 49° | 52% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 48° | 12% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 44° | 49% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 48° / 38° | 38% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 55° / 32° | 33% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 42° | 22% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 41° | 24% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 48° | 25% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 43° | 23% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 47° | 42% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 21 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 46° | 42% | 4 mph | 8 |
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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- 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 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 47°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 100% and wind is 1 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+11:00). The local time is 6:02 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 6, 2026 at 6:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
