Canberra weather in October
October in Canberra: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Canberra · #147 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Canberra climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Canberra in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Canberra?
- October in Canberra: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Canberra on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Canberra in October?
- In October, Canberra averages a daily high of 18.2°C and a low of 7.8°C, with about 76.7 mm of rain over roughly 9.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Canberra in October?
- Canberra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in October.