Thermograph

How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia in October

In an average October, Canberra sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high18°C
Typical high range13°C to 24°C
Average low6°C
Typical low range2°C to 10°C
Average daily precipitation3 mm

October records

The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.

High

Highest 30°C 2019-10-31
Lowest 8°C 2012-10-11

Low

Highest 16°C 2023-10-03
Lowest -2°C 1989-10-03

Feels-like

Highest 30°C 1997-10-31
Lowest -6°C 1984-10-17

Humidity

Highest 13.3 g/m³ 2005-10-31
Lowest 3.4 g/m³ 2006-10-28

Wind

Highest 34 km/h 2021-10-29
Lowest 4 km/h 2011-10-05

Precip

Wettest 199 mm 2022
Driest 9 mm 2006

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