Current Weather and Forecast in Canberra, Australia

Australia 🇦🇺 · Local time 14:18
68°
Sunny Feels like 58° · High 68° / Low 44°
Wind
16 mph
Humidity
39%
8 Very High
Updated just now

Canberra hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 68°F (20°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 67°F (20°C).

Now
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
7 PM
7:10 PM
Sunset
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
1 AM
15%
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
6:31 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
58°
Wind
16 mph
W · gusts 21 mph
Humidity
39%
Pressure
29.96 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
6% chance today

Canberra weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Canberra looks sunny, with a high of 64° and an overnight low of 37°. Rain is unlikely (3% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).

High / Low
64° / 37°
Precipitation
3%
Sunrise / sunset
06:31 AM / 07:11 PM

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Canberra 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 68° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 64° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 65° Low 32°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 71° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 65° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 58%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 68° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 75° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 69° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 74%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 47° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 94%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 57° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 70%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Partly Cloudy
High 61° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 18%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 69° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 14%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Overcast
High 72° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Mist
High 74° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 81%

About the weather in Canberra

Canberra has an oceanic climate. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 35°. November brings the most rain, on about 10 days, while December is the sunniest, with 12.1 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 90 days.

Canberra climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

When does it rain most in Canberra?
November, at 3.4 inches (86 mm) over about 10 days. July is the driest month, at 1.5 inches (39 mm).
What is the best time to visit Canberra?
February to April and September is the sweet spot for Canberra - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 72°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 7 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in February.
Is Canberra humid?
Relative humidity averages 74% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
Does it snow in Canberra?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Canberra shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the coldest month in Canberra?
July, with highs of 51°F (11°C) and lows near 35°F (1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 21°F (-6°C).
What is the hottest month in Canberra?
January, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 108°F (42°C).