Canberra Weather Forecast
Canberra weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Canberra
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 36 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 1,6 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Canberra
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 47° | 55% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 47° | 29% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 40° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 38° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 41° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 68° / 51° | 57% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 52° | 52% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 48° | 12% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 44° | 49% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 48° / 38° | 38% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 55° / 32° | 33% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 42° | 22% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 41° | 24% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 48° | 25% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 43° | 18% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 47° | 38% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 6 |
What this means for Canberra
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 5.4°F below the 69°F typical for this month.
A 55% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 58°F.
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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 58°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 5 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 9:29 PM.
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 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
