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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.

🌦️ 55°F now🕔 2:56 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, October, November and December👥 470.000

Risk assessment for Australian Capital Territory

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather7.8

11 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 93%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates0.4

Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.

Air quality and pollen in Australian Capital Territory

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Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.50.6 µg/m³
PM100.6 µg/m³
Ozone54 µg/m³
NO₂1.1 µg/m³
UV index0.4 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

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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 2:56 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 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 2:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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