Canberra weather in October (Australian Capital Territory, Australia)

What should you pack for a trip to Canberra in October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Canberra during October is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Canberra in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 267 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Canberra climate page with graphs.

 

Canberra, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 60%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 267 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in October

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Canberra, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Canberra.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Australia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Australia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.