Canberra Weather in October
Australia · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (69°F)
Avg low7°C (45°F)
Rainfall63 mm (2.5 in)
RatingExcellent 9.5/10
In October, Canberra has average highs of 20°C (69°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F). October is spring in Australia. The month is moderately rainy, with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 12.9 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Canberra?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Canberra. The weather rates excellent (9.5/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (69°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (56°F) |
| Rainfall | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 67% |
| Cloud cover | 53% |
| Daylight | 12.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.7 km/h |
| vs September | 4°C warmer than September, with 19 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Canberra in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Canberra weather in other months
Jan29°C / 14°C68 mmExcellentFeb27°C / 14°C86 mmExcellentMar24°C / 12°C81 mmExcellentApr20°C / 9°C45 mmExcellentMay16°C / 5°C35 mmExcellentJun12°C / 3°C63 mmGoodJul11°C / 2°C41 mmGoodAug13°C / 3°C46 mmGoodSep17°C / 5°C44 mmExcellentOct20°C / 7°C63 mmExcellentNov24°C / 10°C87 mmExcellentDec26°C / 12°C75 mmExcellent
← SeptemberBest time to visit CanberraNovember →
Nearby in October
- Sydney22°C · 62 mm
- Melbourne19°C · 72 mm
- Hobart15°C · 73 mm
- Gold Coast27°C · 84 mm
- Brisbane26°C · 81 mm
- Adelaide22°C · 24 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.