Weather in October in Australian Capital Territory
Planning a trip to Australian Capital Territory this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Australian Capital Territory in October?
Australian Capital Territory is a region in Australia. Australian Capital Territory has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Canberra at 20°C and very hot in Purnululu National Park at 39°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Purnululu National Park and 6°C in Canberra.For specific regional insights in Australian Capital Territory, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Carnarvon with an average of 2.5 mm to moderate rainfall in Hall with 69 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Canberra enjoys approximately 267 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Australian Capital Territory's conditions throughout the year, check out our Australian Capital Territory climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Australia, check out our Australian Capital Territory's climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Australian Capital Territory?
Canberra
In October Canberra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hall
In October Hall generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Port Hughes
In October Port Hughes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Carnarvon
In October Carnarvon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hayman Island
In October Hayman Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Australian Capital Territory, in Australia.
Is October the best time to visit Australian Capital Territory?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Australian Capital Territory with overall perfect weather in Canberra.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Canberra. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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