Canberra Weather in October

During October, Canberra experiences pleasant daytime temperatures of 20°C (68°F) and cooler nights around 6°C (43°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 64 mm (2.5 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Canberra in October

Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain, totalling around 64 mm (2.5 in) for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Canberra in October

October tends to be one of the excellent months in Canberra, with 20°C (68°F) in the afternoon and 6°C (43°F) overnight. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights drop to 6°C (43°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Canberra in October

The month enjoys around 267 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Wind Speed in Canberra in October

Average wind conditions reach 1 m/s (2 knots) in October. This creates generally peaceful weather with subtle air movement. Remember this is an average: some days are windless while others have noticeable or very gentle breezes.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best weather for Canberra.