Australian Capital Territory Weather Forecast
Australian Capital Territory weather: 55°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Australian Capital Territory
Snow is in the forecast for Australian Capital Territory on Wed, Sep 9.
1 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 Australian Capital Territory
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 47° | 100% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 46° | 63% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 37° | 9% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 57° / 34° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 35° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 61° / 36° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 62° / 38° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 37° | 8% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 44° | 15% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 57° / 43° | 18% · 0,7 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 56° / 35° | 14% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 59° / 29° | 24% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 64° / 33° | 21% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 64° / 36° | 18% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 39° | 14% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌨️ Light snow | 56° / 34° | 16% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 3 |
Climate in Australian Capital Territory 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 | 79° | 56° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 79° | 56° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 74° | 54° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 66° | 44° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 59° | 41° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 51° | 34° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 51° | 34° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 56° | 35° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 62° | 37° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 68° | 42° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 73° | 50° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 78° | 53° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- 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
- 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 55°F (13°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 93% 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 2:58 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (au-states) - 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 August 25, 2026 at 2:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
