Planning a trip to Canberra in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 65 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Canberra has good weather in October.
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Average temperature in Canberra in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Canberra for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +21°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +21°C.
Is Canberra warm or cold in October?
Canberra is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +7°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Canberra:
Climate in Canberra in October
Canberra weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+16°C
+19°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
-6°C
-2°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+30°C
+31°C
+39°C
Rainfall
55 mm
65 mm
71 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
68%
66%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
8
8
6
Cloudy days
10
10
10
Rainy days
12
13
14
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +19°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 55 mm to 65 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Canberra in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Canberra is gradually increasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Canberra based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 46 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
October is one of the rainiest months in Canberra, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Canberra wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 71 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Canberra?
This is the weather in Canberra in October 2024:
1 October
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+29°C
2 October
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+27°C
3 October
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+26°C
4 October
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+19°C
5 October
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+12°C
6 October
🌧️
+17°C
7 October
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+18°C
8 October
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+19°C
9 October
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+22°C
10 October
☁️
+21°C
11 October
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+23°C
12 October
🌧️
+25°C
13 October
☁️
+16°C
14 October
☁️
+18°C
15 October
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+17°C
16 October
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+14°C
17 October
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+18°C
18 October
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+22°C
19 October
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+24°C
20 October
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+26°C
21 October
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+29°C
22 October
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+17°C
23 October
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+22°C
24 October
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+26°C
25 October
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+18°C
26 October
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+18°C
27 October
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+17°C
28 October
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+20°C
29 October
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+25°C
30 October
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+25°C
31 October
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+21°C
In October 2024 Canberra had 14 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 63%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Canberra climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Canberra in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+18°C) and the highest in 2019 (+21°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 285 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2130 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Canberra in October:
Is October a good time to visit Canberra?
October is a really good time to go to Canberra. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Canberra.
Can you sunbathe in Canberra in October?
October has mild temperatures in Canberra. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Canberra rainy in October?
Canberra is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Canberra in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Canberra in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Canberra, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
